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French Onion Pot Roast

3 h 30 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredients

6 people
  • pot roast (seasoned with salt and pepper)Meat900 g
  • onions (thinly sliced)Produce3 pieces
  • butterDairy57 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • flourPantry8 g
  • red wineBeverages120 ml
  • worcestershire saucePantry30 ml
  • beef stockPantry960 ml
  • bay leavesSpices2 pieces
  • french baguette (thinly sliced)Bakery1 piece
  • gruyere (grated)Dairy227 g

per serving

Nutrition

513kcal

Carbs
22 g
Proteins
41 g
Fat
29 g
Adapt tools

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Tools

  • Dutch oven
  • Oven
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Sear the roast

    • Season the pot roast with salt and pepper.
    • Melt butter in a Dutch oven over high heat.
    • Sear the roast on all sides until deeply browned, then set aside.
    Step 1
  2. Caramelize the onions

    • Add the sliced onions to the pot and cook until soft and golden.
    • Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
    Step 2
  3. Build the sauce

    • Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir to coat.
    • Pour in the red wine and worcestershire sauce, scraping up the browned bits.
    • Add the beef stock and bay leaves and bring to a simmer.
    Step 3
  4. Braise the roast

    • Return the roast to the pot, cover and transfer to the oven.
    • Braise until the meat is fork tender.
    Step 4
  5. Top with baguette and gruyere

    • Shred or slice the roast and return it to the pot.
    • Arrange the sliced baguette over the top and scatter with gruyere.
    • Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
    Step 5