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A tender beef chuck roast braised with sliced onions in a rich brown gravy inside a Dutch oven.

Easy French Onion Pot Roast

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups low -sodium beef broth
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) dry French onion soup mix
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Season the beef chuck roast with black pepper and sear in olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
  • Remove the meat and add the onions to the pot, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Add garlic, beef broth, French onion soup mix, and Worcestershire sauce to the pot, scraping the bottom to release browned bits.
  • Return the roast to the pot and cover with a lid.
  • Place in the oven and braise for 3.5 to 4 hours until the internal temperature reaches approximately 202 degrees Fahrenheit and the meat is fork-tender.
  • Rest the meat for 15 minutes before serving with the onion gravy.