Description
This Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Roast is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner. Tender chuck roast is slow-cooked with savory French onion soup, sweet caramelized onions, and aromatic herbs for a delicious meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Chuck Roast:
- 3 pounds chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Onion Mixture:
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
Liquid and Thickener:
- 1 (10.5 oz) can French onion soup
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (optional, for thickening)
Additional:
- 4 slices provolone or Swiss cheese (optional for serving)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season and Sear the Roast: Season the chuck roast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear the roast in a skillet until browned.
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Transfer the roast to the slow cooker and add sliced onions around it.
- Add Ingredients: Pour Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, French onion soup, and beef broth over the roast. Sprinkle with thyme.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8–9 hours or on high for 4–5 hours until tender.
- Thicken Sauce: If desired, thicken the sauce with cornstarch and water during the last 30 minutes.
- Serve: Before serving, top each portion with cheese to melt. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, serve with toasted crusty bread for a French onion soup-style meal.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
