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SAVORY FRENCH ONION POT ROAST Recipe

SAVORY FRENCH ONION POT ROAST Recipe
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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this savory French Onion Pot Roast recipe. Tender pot roast cooked to perfection in a rich French onion sauce, this dish is a favorite for cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

Pot Roast:

  • 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3 lb boneless pot roast (chuck)
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

French Onion Sauce:

  • 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

  1. Prepare Pot Roast: Preheat a Dutch oven and sear seasoned pot roast on all sides.
  2. Prepare French Onion Sauce: Cook sliced onions until translucent, then add garlic, maple syrup, and flour. Deglaze with wine and beef broth.
  3. Cook Pot Roast: Return pot roast to the Dutch oven, cover with French Onion sauce, and simmer in the oven for 3 hours. Shred the meat and cook for an additional 30-45 minutes until tender.
  4. Serve: Cool, refrigerate, then reheat. Serve with mashed potatoes, polenta, or buttered egg noodles.

Notes

  • This recipe serves 6-8 adults or a family of four, with leftovers that freeze well and taste even better when reheated.

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