An Expert Chef's Easy Recipe For French Onion Style Pot Roast — Plateworthy

gruyere cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

dry white wine

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

White grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

beef chuck roast

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is often less expensive and still flavorful.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for sautéing.

Select a chuck roast with good marbling.

Lightly season the beef chuck roast with salt for caramelization.

Caramelize onions in a pan over medium-high heat until they have color.

Sear the beef chuck roast in the same pan to develop flavor and texture.

Add thyme to the beef while searing for additional flavor.

Mix dehydrated onions, dehydrated beef powder, paprika, onion powder, and dehydrated garlic together.

Pour melted butter over the top of the beef and seasonings in the pan.

Spread ketchup over the top of the beef to create a caramelized crust.

Layer the caramelized onions over the beef and add more thyme and a bay leaf.

Heat beef stock until warm before adding it to the pan with the beef and onions.

Cover the pan and place it in the oven for about three and a half hours.

Remove the pot roast from the oven and check for tenderness, ensuring it falls apart easily.

Slice the pot roast against the grain and set aside.

Prepare crostinis by placing cheese on top and broiling until melted and slightly charred.

Serve the pot roast with the melted cheese crostinis.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens