Description
This Dutch Oven Pot Roast Beef with French Onion Gravy is the ultimate comfort food. Slowly braised in a rich, savory onion gravy, the beef turns fork-tender and incredibly flavorful. Perfect for Sunday dinners, special occasions, or when you need a cozy meal that feels like a hug in every bite.
Ingredients
3 to 4 lb chuck roast
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 large yellow onions, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
2 tablespoons water (to mix with thickener if needed)
Instructions
1. Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until a deep brown crust forms, about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add sliced onions and cook over medium heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally until deeply caramelized. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes.
4. Deglaze the pot with beef broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and fresh thyme.
5. Return the roast to the pot, cover, and braise in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 3 to 3.5 hours or until the beef is fork-tender.
6. Remove roast and let it rest under foil. Simmer the gravy on the stovetop. If desired, mix flour or cornstarch with water and stir it into the gravy. Cook until thickened.
7. Slice beef against the grain, pour over the onion gravy, and serve with sides like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Notes
For extra flavor, use homemade beef broth if available.
The onions are the soul of the gravy—don’t rush caramelizing them!
If your roast is thicker, allow extra braising time and test doneness with a fork.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 130mg