Description
A delightful twist on a classic comfort food, combining tender beef with sweet caramelized onions for a warming meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
- 4 medium onions, sliced thinly
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the onions thinly, mince the garlic, and pat the roast dry with paper towels.
- Sear the Roast: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, season roast with salt and pepper, and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
- Caramelize the Onions: Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Cook for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.
- Combine Ingredients in a Slow Cooker: Transfer the roast to a slow cooker, add caramelized onions, garlic, beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Stir gently.
- Cook on Low: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until fork-tender.
- Final Touches: Let the roast rest for 10 minutes. If desired, thicken the gravy with cornstarch slurry.
- Serve: Slice or shred the roast against the grain and serve topped with caramelized onions and gravy.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider using lean beef or vegetable broth, and serving with a side salad to balance the richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pot roast, beef, comfort food, French onion, slow cooker