Beef Roast With Caramelized Onions And Mushrooms
This flavorful beef roast is enhanced with sweet caramelized onions and savory mushrooms. The cubed beef chuck is generously seasoned, making every bite delicious. Perfectly served alongside mashed potatoes, pasta, or grains, it's a comforting and hearty dish.
Equipment
- Ovenproof baking dish
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 - 4 lb beef chuck fat trimmed, cut into 1 1/2 pieces
- 2 large carrots peeled, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 medium onions peeled, cut in half and sliced into half rings
- 20 medium button mushrooms wiped clean and cut in half
- 5-6 cloves garlic peeled, pressed or minced
- 1 1/2 tsp black ground pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 6-8 Tbsp neutral oil divided, for example: light olive oil, grapeseed or avocado oil
- 1 1/3 Tbsp kosher salt divided (reduce by 1/4 if using table salt)
- 2-3 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup red or white wine Optional
- 3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
For the Beef Roast:
- Season the beef chuck in a bowl with garlic, black pepper, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and olive oil. Stir until the beef is uniformly coated. Transfer the seasoned beef to a 9x13 inch baking dish and place carrot pieces among the beef cubes. Introduce the bay leaves on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F for about 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender enough to break apart easily. Note that most of the meat juices will evaporate during cooking.
Caramelizing Onions and Searing Mushrooms:
- While the beef is roasting, heat 3-4 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté, stirring frequently until they turn caramelized and soft. Once done, use a slotted spoon to transfer the onions to a different bowl.
- In the same skillet, place halved mushrooms cut side down and sear over high heat until golden brown on both sides. Season with salt, cover, and continue cooking while occasionally stirring until fully cooked, about 5-10 minutes. Set the mushrooms aside once cooked.
Final Steps:
- After the beef has softened, remove it from the oven, carefully lift off the foil to avoid steam burns, and layer the caramelized onions and the sautéed mushrooms on top. If desired, pour in the wine. Return this to the oven for an additional 15 minutes to warm through and allow the alcohol to dissipate.
- Gently combine all components, sprinkle fresh parsley over the top, and it's ready to serve.