Caramelized French Onion Pot Roast
This caramelized French onion pot roast is rich, tender, and slow-braised in a sweet savory onion gravy for the ultimate cozy comfort dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: American Comfort
Ingredients
3–4 lbs chuck roast
3 large yellow onions, sliced
3 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4–5 sprigs fresh thyme
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Season and Sear:
Pat the chuck roast dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until deeply browned. Remove and set aside.
Caramelize Onions:
Add sliced onions with a pinch of salt to the pot. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, for 25–30 minutes, until golden and caramelized.
Deglaze and Flavor:
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Braise the Roast:
Return the roast to the pot. Pour in beef broth and add thyme sprigs. Bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to a 300°F oven.
Cook Until Tender:
Braise for 3 to 3.5 hours, or until fork-tender.
Rest and Serve:
Let the roast rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve with the caramelized onion gravy spooned over the top.
Notes
Don’t skip or rush caramelizing the onions—it builds essential flavor.
Resting the roast after cooking helps retain juiciness.
For slow cooker version: complete searing and onion caramelizing on stovetop, then transfer to slow cooker to finish.
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