Name: Slow-Braised French Onion Pot Roast for Family Gatherings
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef chuck roast; 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups beef broth; 1 cup dry red wine; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt and black pepper to taste

Description

A comforting, tender pot roast slow-braised with caramelized onions, red wine, and herbs, perfect for cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

3 lbs beef chuck roast
4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 cup dry red wine
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
Add the sliced onions to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized, about 20-25 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute.
Pour in red wine to deglaze, scraping up browned bits. Add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Return the roast to the pot, submerging it partially in the liquid.
Cover and transfer to a preheated 325°F oven. Braise for 3-4 hours, until the meat is fork-tender. Serve sliced with the onion gravy.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.