Onion Beef Roast
Succulent and deeply flavorful, this Onion Beef Roast is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for Sunday dinners or special occasions. Featuring a tender, fall-apart beef chuck roast that's slow-cooked to perfection, this dish is elevated by a rich, savory onion gravy infused with the bold flavors of soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and a hint of thyme. The roast is seared to golden-brown goodness before being oven-braised with caramelized onions, creating layers of flavor in every bite. With only 20 minutes of prep time and a hands-off cooking process, this hearty recipe is as easy as it is impressive. Serve it with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the luscious gravy, and don’t forget the optional parsley garnish for a pop of freshness. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this classic beef roast promises to be the centerpiece of any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 3 medium, sliced onions
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional) fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season it on all sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the roast from the pot and set it aside.
Lower the heat to medium and add the sliced onions to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and slightly caramelized.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and garlic, stirring continually to incorporate. This will help thicken the sauce later.
Slowly pour in the beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme. Stir to combine well.
Return the seared beef roast to the pot, nestling it into the onion mix. Spoon some of the liquid over the roast to ensure it's moistened.
Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Roast for 3.5 to 4 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
Carefully remove the pot from the oven and let the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve the roast slices with the onion gravy poured over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
664 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.1 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 159 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 1118 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 43.5 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 884 mg | 19% | |
*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.
