French Onion Pot Roast
A classic French Onion Pot Roast featuring tender beef and rich caramelized onions, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Slice the onions and mince the garlic. Pat the beef roast dry with paper towels and season it generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the roast: Heat a large pot or Instant Pot on the sauté setting. Add a little oil, then sear the beef roast on all sides until browned (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Cook the onions: Remove the roast and add the sliced onions to the pot. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5-7 minutes until they start to soften. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Deglaze the pot: Pour in a bit of beef broth, scraping up any brown bits stuck to the bottom.
- Add the remaining ingredients: Return the roast to the pot. Add the remaining beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Slow cook or pressure cook: For slow cooking, cover the pot and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours. For pressure cooking, seal the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 60-75 minutes, then allow a natural release.
- Serve: Once the roast is tender, slice or shred the meat. Ladle the onion-broth mixture over the top and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Allow flavors to deepen overnight for better taste in leftovers. Don’t skip the searing for enhanced flavor.