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    French Onion Pot Roast

    Published: Dec 20, 2017 · Modified: Jan 3, 2020 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    French Onion Pot Roast Recipe

    Cozy up to a pot of French Onion Pot Roast on a chilly winter evening. The rich flavors of French onion soup soak into hearty red potatoes and luxuriously tender beef. 

    I think pot roast is one of the most quintessentially midwestern dishes to ever hit a dutch oven. Its simplicity is its beauty, ingredients are prepared with minimum effort while the low and slow cooking methods creates the magic. While you spend the afternoon counting flowers on the wall, the tough cut of beef slowly melts into a mouthwatering meal.

    French Onion Pot Roast

    A traditional pot roast typically features carrots. However, I don't find carrots to be a good flavor companion to French onion soup, which is why they are omitted. Red potatoes, however, are perfectly suited to soak up every delicious drop of flavor-infused juice. Not only is their creamy, mild, flavor a great addition to the pot roast, red potatoes hold up well to long cooking times, unlike traditional baking potatoes.

    How to Make French Onion Pot Roast

    I really wrestled with whether to chop the onions for this recipe or slice them. Traditionally, French onion soup features sliced onions. However, I decided to chop my onions so they could incorporate into the gravy rather than needing to be scooped up by the forkful. You are welcomed to choose either method.

    French Onion Pot Roast in Dutch Oven

    Dutch Oven Pot Roast

    This is one recipe where a Dutch Oven shines! Using a dutch oven allows the beef to be seared on the stove top and the onions to be caramelized, then the same pot can be placed in the oven while the roast braises. The thick sides allow it to retain heat better and distribute it evenly to prevent scorching.  Could you make this recipe simply by adding the ingredients to a slow cooker? Yes, but you would be missing a ton of flavor.

    Braised Pot Roast with Red Potatoes

    French Onion Pot Roast

    Cozy up to a pot of French Onion Pot Roast on a chilly winter evening. The rich flavors of French onion soup soak into hearty red potatoes and luxuriously tender beef. 
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: French
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 hours
    Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 638kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Ingredients

    • 3-4 pound chuck roast
    • 3 tablespoons flour (or as needed)
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
    • 2 onions (chopped)
    • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 2 lbs red potatoes (cut into 2-inch pieces)
    • 10.5 oz can condensed French onion soup
    • 1 cup beef broth
    • 1 cup beer
    • 1 tablespoon worchestershire
    • ½ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
    • Sprinkle salt over the roast then dust evenly with flour, rubbing around to even consistent coverage.
    • Add 2 tablespoons of oil to Dutch oven set to medium-high heat.  Once oil is hot and shimmering add roast and sear on all sides until a brown crust forms.
    • Remove roast from the pot, reduce heat to medium low, and add additional tablespoon of oil. Add onions and slowly saute until golden brown and caramelizing, ~15 minutes or longer. Add garlic and saute additional 2 minutes.
    • Increase heat and add a few splashes of beef broth and scrape brown bits from the bottom of the pot to incorporate into liquid, then add all ingredients to the pot.
    • Cover Dutch oven, bring to a simmer and place in the oven. Braise for 3 hours or until beef can easily be shredded with a fork.
    • Slice or shred beef and serve on plates with the potatoes, onions, and juices.

    Notes

    IF YOU LIKED THIS RECIPE you will love my Beer Braised Short Ribs recipe too!

    Nutritional Information

    Calories: 638kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 619mg | Potassium: 1750mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 16.2mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 6.2mg
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    Comments

    1. sue

      December 25, 2019 at 8:42 pm

      5 stars
      when do you add the beer?

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      • Fox Valley Foodie

        December 26, 2019 at 7:48 am

        Step 5 instructs you to add all ingredients to the pot. Hope you enjoy the recipe!

        Reply
    2. Noel Lizotte

      January 01, 2018 at 9:15 am

      5 stars
      This is the inspiration for my New Years dinner. I'll admit, I'm deviating from your recipe, but love your concept, the photos look amazing ( as always) and I wanted to give you credit. Happy New Year!

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        January 02, 2018 at 9:33 pm

        It is never a bad thing to deviate from a recipe and add your own creative touch!

        Reply
    3. Aria

      December 25, 2017 at 11:55 pm

      4 stars
      Wow, This sounds yummy! I cannot wait to make these for my family.Thank you!!

      Reply
    4. Ben Myhre

      December 21, 2017 at 5:34 am

      5 stars
      > While you spend the afternoon counting flowers on the wall

      lol... that is what most of us do, right? The roast looks tasty.

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        December 21, 2017 at 9:50 am

        I have peculiar hobbies.

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