Description

This Dutch Oven Pot Roast Beef With French Onion Gravy is the ultimate comfort food recipe. Made with tender chuck roast, caramelized onions, and a rich, savory gravy, this dish is perfect for cozy dinners, Sunday meals, or holidays. Discover the best pot roast recipe packed with flavor and easy to make in a Dutch oven.

Ingredients

3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast

4 large yellow onions, sliced

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 cups beef broth

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried

1 bay leaf

4 large carrots, cut into chunks

1.5 pounds baby potatoes

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Pat the beef roast dry and season with salt and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil and butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, then remove and set aside.

3. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to medium and caramelize the onions for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring often.

4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle in flour and stir to coat the onions.

5. Slowly add beef broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf.

6. Return the roast to the pot. Nestle in the carrots and potatoes.

7. Cover and bake in a 325°F oven for 3 to 3.5 hours until the roast is fork-tender.

8. Remove the roast and vegetables. Discard bay leaf and thyme stems. Simmer the gravy on the stovetop until thickened.

9. Slice or shred the beef. Serve with vegetables and spoon the onion gravy over the top.

Notes

Let the onions caramelize slowly for maximum flavor.

The roast is even better the next day—plan for leftovers.

For a deeper gravy flavor, add ¼ cup red wine before adding broth.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 3.5 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Braised
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 525
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 120mg