Description
Indulge in this savory French onion pot roast, featuring tender beef simmered with caramelized onions and Gruyère cheese, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs chuck roast
- 2 large yellow onions
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the onions thinly and measuring the other components.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and sear the seasoned chuck roast on all sides until browned (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Add sliced onions to the skillet with a pinch of salt, stirring frequently until they are soft and golden brown (about 15 minutes).
- Pour in the beef broth and balsamic vinegar, scraping any flavorful bits from the pan.
- Transfer the seared roast to a slow cooker, topping it with caramelized onions and broth mixture. Sprinkle thyme over the top.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Before serving, melt Gruyère cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: - For added depth, consider substituting beef broth with red wine. - Feel free to include carrots or potatoes for extra heartiness. - To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently.