Description
A comforting pot roast with sweet caramelized onions and rich beef flavor, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 3 large sweet yellow or Vidalia onions, sliced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional, or additional beef broth)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, about 20-30 minutes.
- Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Sear in a pot over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
- Remove the roast and deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up any bits stuck to the pan.
- Return the roast to the pot. Layer with caramelized onions, garlic, and herbs. Pour in beef broth until the roast is mostly submerged. Simmer gently.
- Cover and cook in a preheated oven at 300°F for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
- Serve shredded or whole, surrounded by caramelized onions and broth.
Notes
Allow the pot roast to rest for about 20 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: pot roast, caramelized onions, comfort food, family recipe, slow cooker