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Dutch Oven Pot Roast Beef With French Onion Gravy

Savory Dutch Oven Pot Roast Beef With French Onion Gravy

This Dutch Oven Pot Roast Beef With French Onion Gravy is a comforting, hearty dish that's sure to impress your guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 to 4 lbs chuck roast
  • 3 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry red wine optional
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry and season with salt and pepper. Sear all sides in a hot Dutch oven with olive oil until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. Lower heat, add butter and sliced onions. Caramelize onions for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up brown bits.
  4. Sprinkle flour over onions, stir, and cook for 2 minutes until thickened.
  5. Pour in beef broth, add thyme and bay leaves. Stir well to combine.
  6. Return roast to the pot, nestling it into the gravy. Cover and braise in the oven at 325°F for 3 to 3.5 hours.
  7. Remove roast, discard herbs, and adjust seasoning in the gravy. Slice or shred the beef and serve smothered in onion gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 42gFat: 28g

Notes

Feel free to swap the chuck roast for brisket or add your favorite root vegetables like carrots and potatoes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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