Ingredients
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- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 2 cups apple cider
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Season the roast with salt and pepper, then brown on all sides.
- Remove the roast and add onions, cooking until caramelized.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Return the roast to the pot and pour in cider.
- Add thyme and bay leaf, then cover and simmer for 3 hours.
- Shred or slice the meat and serve with onions and sauce.
Notes
- Use a dry hard cider for deeper flavor.
- Check liquid levels during cooking and add water if needed.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg