French Onion Beef Au Jus
Experience comfort food elevated to gourmet status with this French Onion Beef Au Jus recipe. Perfectly seared, slow-braised beef chuck roast becomes irresistibly tender as it cooks alongside sweet, deeply caramelized yellow onions, fragrant garlic, and fresh thyme. The rich broth, infused with a touch of optional dry red wine and Worcestershire sauce, transforms into a velvety au jus ideal for dipping crusty baguette slices or drizzling over mashed potatoes. This recipe combines the classic flavors of French onion soup with the heartiness of beef, making it a show-stopping dish for family dinners or special occasions. Ready in just over four hours, this ultimate comfort food offers savory satisfaction with every bite. Keywords: French Onion Beef, beef chuck roast recipe, au jus dipping sauce, caramelized onions, comfort food recipe, braised beef.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
- 4 large Yellow onions
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 cups Beef broth
- 0.5 cups Dry red wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 Thyme sprigs
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 loaf Baguette or crusty bread
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season all sides generously with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the roast and set aside.
Thinly slice the yellow onions. Reduce the heat to medium and add unsalted butter to the Dutch oven. Add the onions and a pinch of salt, cooking for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are deeply caramelized.
Mince the garlic cloves and stir into the caramelized onions. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir well to coat. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Deglaze the pan by pouring in the dry red wine (if using), scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced slightly.
Add the seared beef back to the pot along with the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme sprigs. Make sure the liquid covers about 3/4 of the roast; add more broth or water if needed.
Cover the Dutch oven with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Braise the beef for 3-4 hours, flipping it halfway through, until fork-tender.
Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred using two forks. Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve to create a smooth au jus, discarding the thyme sprigs and excess solids, if desired.
Serve the shredded beef over slices of crusty baguette with the caramelized onions on top. Ladle the warm au jus into small bowls for dipping. Alternatively, serve over mashed potatoes with a generous drizzle of au jus.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 343.0 g | 440% | |
| Saturated Fat | 136.3 g | 682% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1114 mg | 371% | |
| Sodium | 7632 mg | 332% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 311.9 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.7 g | ||
| Protein | 301.4 g | 603% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 495 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 50.2 mg | 279% | |
| Potassium | 6072 mg | 129% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
