Description
A comforting pot roast simmered with caramelized onions and rich flavors, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 lb boneless pot roast (chuck)
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 lbs yellow onions, about 8 medium-large
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour or gluten-free AP flour
- 1 cup red wine or more beef stock
- 2 1/2 cups beef stock
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Preheat a Dutch oven over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season the pot roast with half of salt and pepper.
- Carefully add the pot roast to the Dutch oven and sear on all sides until browned, about 10-12 minutes.
- Transfer the browned roast to a plate to rest.
- Slice onions using a food processor or by hand into thin, even pieces.
- Add remaining olive oil to the Dutch oven, then add sliced onions. Season with remaining salt and pepper and cook over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook the onions, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes until golden.
- Add garlic and maple syrup, cooking for another 7-8 minutes.
- Sprinkle in flour, stir, and deglaze the pan with wine. Then pour in beef stock, stirring to combine.
- Return the pot roast to the Dutch oven; the liquid should cover it. Add rosemary and bay leaf, bring to a simmer.
- Cover and place pot roast in the preheated oven. Cook for 3 hours, turning halfway through.
- Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving, spooning sauce over mashed potatoes or polenta.
Notes
This pot roast can be prepared a day ahead and reheated. The flavors deepen for even better taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 210 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg