French Onion Chuck Roast

Ingredients

• 2.5 to 3 lbs chuck roast
• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire (optional but recommended)
• 1 tbsp balsamic glaze or vinegar
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth
• Salt & pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme or 2 tsp fresh
• Optional: a little Dijon mustard for depth
• Topping: as much Swiss or gruyère cheese as you want
• Fresh parsley

Directions

• Season the chuck roast with salt & pepper. Set aside.
• Add the olive oil and thinly sliced onions to a pot. Cook them low & slow until golden and caramelized. This is the step that makes the entire dish, so be patient, about 20-25 minutes. Add the garlic in the last minute.
• Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire, balsamic, thyme, and beef broth. Stir.
• Add the roast back in and nestle it into the onions. Cover and cook at 350F for 3 to 3.5 hours, until it shreds easily.
• Remove, shred the beef using two forks, and stir so the onions and broth coat the meat. Taste and adjust salt. Pop it back in the oven at 400F for 30 minutes.
• Shred the cheese on top and broil 2 minutes until bubbly and golden, then top with fresh parsley.
• Serve over a baked potato, mashed potatoes, rice, or toasted bread, with fresh herbs and a dollop of greek yogurt or sour cream.

Via @shredhappens (Arash Hashemi) on Instagram. Oven-braised shredded beef in caramelized onions with melted cheese on top.