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French Onion Pot Roast

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 1/2-pound) boneless chuck roast
  • 1 (1-ounce) packet onion soup mix
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, divided
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil, divided
  • 4 medium or 2 large yellow onions, halved, sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 small bunch fresh thyme, plus more for serving
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
  • Toasted baguette, sliced, for serving

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Arrange a rack in the center of oven; preheat to 325 degrees F.  Pat beef dry with paper towels.  Using a spice grinder, mortar and pestle, or zip-top bag and a rolling pin, pulse or crush onion soup mix, pepper, and 1 tablespoon salt until large pieces of soup mix are broken down.  Season beef all over with seasoning mix.

Step 2: In a large, high-sided, enameled cast-iron or stainless steel skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil, swirling to coat pan.  Cook beef until just starting to brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side.  Transfer to a plate.

Step 3: In the same skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil.  Add onions; season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are starting to brown, about 10 minutes.  Add wine and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid is slightly reduced, 2 to 3 minutes.  Pour in broth and return beef to skillet.  Add thyme and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.  Cover skillet with a lid or foil and transfer to oven.

Step 4: Roast beef, turning halfway through, until meat easily pulls apart with a fork, 2 hours and 45 minutes to 3 hours.

Step 5: Transfer beef to a cutting board.  Remove and discard thyme.  Return skillet to medium heat and bring sauce to a simmer.  Cook, stirring occasionally and skimming fat off surface with a ladle, until liquid is reduced by about half, about 15 minutes.  Shred beef into large pieces with a fork and return to skillet.

Step 6: Heat broiler to high.  Top skillet with cheese.  Broil, watching closely, until cheese is melted and starting to brown in spots, about 5 minutes.

Step 7: Top with more thyme.  Serve with sliced baguette alongside.

Enjoy this hearty cold-weather meal from Delish!