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French Onion Mushroom Pot Roast

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French Onion Mushroom Pot Roast combines the cozy richness of French onion soup with the hearty satisfaction of slow-cooked beef, caramelized onions, and mushrooms in a savory wine-infused gravy. Perfect for a comforting weekend dinner or special occasion.

Ingredients

  • 3–4 lb chuck roast (or shoulder roast)
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 3–4 yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz mushrooms (cremini, button, or baby bella), sliced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry red wine (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch or flour (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Season the roast generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a Dutch oven or large oven-safe pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sear roast on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, reduce heat to medium-low. Add more oil or butter if needed. Cook onions for 20–25 minutes, stirring often, until deeply golden and caramelized.
  4. Add garlic and mushrooms. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until mushrooms are soft.
  5. Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves.
  6. Return roast to the pot. Cover and braise in the oven for 3 to 3½ hours, until beef is fork-tender.
  7. Optional: Remove roast, skim fat, and thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry or flour until desired consistency is reached.
  8. Shred or slice the roast and serve with the onions, mushrooms, and gravy.

Notes

  • Use pearl onions instead of sliced for a variation.
  • Balsamic vinegar can replace wine for depth without alcohol.
  • Add root vegetables during the last hour for a one-pot meal.
  • To make in a slow cooker: transfer everything after searing/sautéing and cook on low for 8 hours.

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