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Juicy French Onion Pot Roast

A cozy, slow-cooked pot roast with beef, caramelized onions, and a rich sauce that melts in your mouth, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 piece 3-4 pound beef chuck roast Select a well-marbled roast for better flavor.
  • 2 large onions, sliced Yellow or sweet onions work best.
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed French onion soup
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Can substitute with soy sauce or balsamic vinegar.
  • Salt and pepper to taste Generously season the roast.
  • Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish) Adds flavor when serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large skillet, brown the roast on all sides over medium-high heat.
  4. In a large roasting pan, arrange the sliced onions.
  5. Place the browned roast on top of the onions.
  6. In a bowl, mix the condensed French onion soup, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce, then pour over the roast.
  7. Cover the roasting pan with a lid or aluminum foil.
Cooking
  1. Roast in the oven for 3-4 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
  2. Once done, let the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  3. Serve with the onions and pan juices, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.

Notes

This roast keeps well in the fridge for about 3-4 days stored in an airtight container. You can freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the oven, covered.