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Dutch Oven Pulled Beef with Onions

February 6, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 11 Comments

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This is one of those “oops…I forgot to start the slow cooker” meals! I had the roast, I had planned to slow cook the roast. (This is the meal I was intending to make!)

But I forgot to put my slow cooker on the counter the night before…so I completely forgot to get our dinner started.

I’ve learned that about myself over the past few years…if I can have a “clue” out on the counter about dinner, then it’s much easier for me to fit dinner prep into my afternoon, early evening schedule. As I dance in and out of the kitchen throughout the day, I spot the “clue” and that helps me formulate my plan for when to start (and usually photograph) our meal. This has really helped me avoid the whole “open-the-fridge-at-5pm-and-wonder-what’s-for-dinner” thing!

Sometimes the “clue” is a can of tomatoes and spices. Other times it’s a box or package of pasta. Occasionally the bread machine (yay for homemade pizza dough!).  And this time it was supposed to be the slow cooker. So I’d remember to start dinner, right after breakfast. Doh.

Thankfully, the Dutch oven works as a wonderful backup to the slow cooker.

Braise the roast, toss it into the Dutch oven with a bunch of onions and let it cook over low heat for 2 hours. Instead of 8!

We enjoyed this beef with some Sister Schubert’s rolls and frozen vegetables!

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Dutch Oven Pulled Beef with Onions

Thankfully, the Dutch oven works as a wonderful backup to the slow cooker.
Prep Time15 minutes minutes
Cook Time2 hours hours
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lb. beef chuck roast
  • 2 small white onions
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Frozen vegetables side dish
  • dinner rolls side dish

Instructions

  • Add the olive oil to the Dutch oven and brown all sides of the beef roast. Then add the sliced onions, sugar, balsamic and all the seasonings.
  • Turn the heat to medium low and cover tightly. Let cook for about 2 hours, or until meat is cooked through and pulls apart easily.
  • Prepare vegetables and bread.
  • Serve Pulled Beef with Onions, along with veggies and bread, or other favorite side dish!
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Comments

  1. Liz@PocketChangeGourmet says

    February 6, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    Thanks for hosting Erin! My house full of men would love that Beef Roast!
    ~Liz

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  2. Girlie Blogger says

    February 6, 2012 at 6:30 pm

    I can smell the goodness already. Great recipe.

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  3. Justafrugalfoodie says

    February 6, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    That roast looks delicious!

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  4. Beth in OH says

    February 7, 2012 at 10:10 am

    I used to be able to find chuck roasts on sale at $2.49 per pound, but it’s been more than a year since the prices went up. I’m in the Columbus OH area, and the cheapest I find chuck roasts is $3.49 per pound. I look at all the ads, too. Where are you finding cheaper prices, Erin?

    Thanks for the Sister Schuman coupon links, the $0.50 off 1 is a good deal. Your recipe sounds delicious, and I’ll be crocking it very soon! : )

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  5. Heidi says

    February 8, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    HI,
    I just posted a recipe!

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  6. Jason says

    February 9, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    We just got a Dutch Oven at Christmas and have been looking for good recipes, so we tried this tonight. It was great! The meat was very tender (like out of the crock pot), but it had a distinct flavor that I really liked too.

    And thanks for rubbing in the Sister Schubert rolls! 😉 They used to be our absolute favorite until we learned all about gluten and how crummy it makes us feel… so no more bread. Oh well, I’d rather feel good!

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  7. Rachelle says

    April 18, 2012 at 5:23 pm

    This was AMAZING….. definitely adding it to our collection of dutch oven recipes!!!

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