Soul Warming French Onion Pot Roast (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 pound chuck roast.
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2 tablespoons butter.
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Splash of oil.
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3 garlic cloves, minced.
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2 large onions, thinly sliced.
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2 cups beef broth.
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar.
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½ teaspoon onion powder.
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½ teaspoon dried thyme.
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1 bay leaf.
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⅛ teaspoon celery seeds.
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1 tablespoon sugar.
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2-3 tablespoons cornstarch.
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⅓ cup water.
# Instructions:
01 -
Season chuck roast generously with salt and pepper. Sear in butter and oil until browned on all sides.
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Sauté onions in same pan for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
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Layer half onions, garlic, seasonings, meat, and remaining onions. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
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Combine all ingredients in Dutch oven. Cook at 275°F for 2½-3 hours until tender.
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Remove meat. Add cornstarch mixture to liquid. Simmer until thickened to desired consistency.
# Notes:
01 -
Works in slow cooker or oven.
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Searing meat adds flavor.
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Use larger cooker for bigger roasts.