Cheesy French Onion Pot Roast Recipe
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Servings:
6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 (3-4 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 3 pounds yellow onions, peeled, halved, and cut into ¼-inch thick slices
  • ½ cup dry French white wine
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 6-inch baguette, cut into ½-inch-thick slices
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 F.
  2. In a large Dutch oven or braiser, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat.
  3. Pat the roast dry and season it with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper on both sides.
  4. Add the roast to the hot pan and cook it for about 5 minutes on each side to form a crust.
  5. Remove the roast to a platter and set it aside.
  6. Reduce the heat of the pot to medium and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter.
  7. Add the onions and remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and cook for about 30 minutes until they're deep golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  8. Deglaze the pan with the wine and balsamic vinegar and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, stirring up any brown bits at the bottom.
  9. Add the broth and bring to a simmer.
  10. Return the roast to the pot with the thyme sprigs and cover with a lid.
  11. Place the pot in the oven and braise for about 3.5 hours until the meat is very tender.
  12. While the roast cooks, line a small baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the baguette slices in an even layer.
  13. Mix together the remaining olive oil and minced garlic and brush it onto the baguette slices.
  14. Bake on a top rack of the oven for about 15 minutes until golden and crisp (you can also do this after removing the pot from the oven).
  15. Set the croutons aside.
  16. Once the meat is tender, remove the pot from the oven and shred the beef into chunks.
  17. Top with the croutons in an even layer.
  18. Sprinkle the cheese over top.
  19. Set the oven to broil.
  20. Return the pot to the oven and broil until the cheese is browned and bubbly.
  21. Serve the cheesy French onion pot roast in shallow bowls with your favorite sides.