Ingredients
4lbschuck roast
2tbspvegetable oil
1tspkosher salt
½tspcoarse ground black pepper
4yellow onions,halved and thinly sliced
4cupsbeef broth
2tbspworcestershire sauce
6sprigsfresh thyme
1French baguette,cut into ½-inch slices
1cupgruyere cheese,shredded
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
Season the chuck roast with the Kosher salt, pepper and thyme.
Add the vegetable oil to a pan and heat. When it ripples and is hot add in the roast and brown, deeply, for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
Add onions, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme and cook, covered, for 3 to 3½ hours.
Remove from the oven and remove thyme sprigs.
Turn oven to hi-broil.
Shred the beef in very large chunks.
Top with sliced baguettes and Gruyere cheese.
Place the pot into the oven, uncovered, and broil for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese begins to bubble and brown.
Serve immediately.
