French Onion Pot Roast

Looking for something to make that is hearty and easy on a cold day? Well this pot roast is amazing! It only takes about 10 minutes to prepare and then you let your oven do the rest. We are getting ready for some fun Valentine's Day activities, which I hope to share with you this weekend!

French Onion Pot Roast

- 2 lb. chuck roast
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1/2 tbsp. oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 onions, sliced thinly
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 3 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1/3 cup water

1. Pat down your roast and season with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet and add your butter and oil. Once butter is crackling, sear the roast for 2-3 minutes on each side.
2. Remove roast to a plate.
3. Add a little more oil and add your onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Add your roast and all ingredients accept cornstarch/water to your dutch oven. Cover your dutch oven and place in oven. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
5. Remove meat from the oven. Mix your cornstarch and water together. Place your dutch oven on the stove top and heat to a simmer. Add your cornstarch mixture and allow gravy to thicken.
6. Serve with mashed potatoes or noodles.

Pot Roast in Gravy

Enjoy!

Brittney