Description
This Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Roast is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender beef chuck roast with caramelized onions in a rich gravy. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
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Beef Roast:
- 3–4 pound beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Caramelized Onions:
- 2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Additional:
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season and Sear the Beef: Season the beef roast with salt and pepper. Sear the roast in a skillet until browned.
- Caramelize Onions: Cook onions until softened and caramelized. Add garlic, flour, broth, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, thyme, and Dijon mustard.
- Cook in Slow Cooker: Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker with the beef roast. Cook on Low for 8–9 hours or High for 4–5 hours.
- Finish and Serve: Shred the meat, mix with the gravy, top with cheese, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or crusty bread.
- For deeper onion flavor, caramelize onions for at least 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
