Description
This French Onion Pot Roast is a comforting and flavorful slow-cooked beef dish that combines tender chuck roast with caramelized onions and savory onion soup mix. Perfect for a hearty meal, the slow cooking process ensures the meat is juicy and infused with rich onion broth flavors.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 pound chuck roast
- 1 envelope onion soup mix (about 1 ounce)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3 medium onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the onions and broth: Place the sliced onions evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker, then pour 1 cup of beef broth over them to create a flavorful base for the roast.
- Season the roast: Rub the chuck roast on all sides with the entire envelope of onion soup mix, ensuring it is well coated. Place the seasoned roast on top of the onions in the slow cooker. If there is any remaining onion soup mix, sprinkle it over the top of the roast for extra flavor.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook the roast on low heat for 6 to 12 hours, allowing the meat to become tender and the onions to caramelize and meld with the broth.
- Shred and combine: Once cooking is complete, remove the roast from the cooker and shred the meat with forks, discarding any large pieces of fat. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker and mix it thoroughly with the onions and broth to combine all the flavors.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary based on your slow cooker model; the meat is done when it easily shreds with a fork.
- For a thicker gravy, you can thicken the broth with a cornstarch slurry in the final 30 minutes of cooking.
- This recipe freezes well, so leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, noodles, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- To reduce sodium, use low-sodium beef broth and a low-sodium or homemade onion soup mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 12 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: French Onion Pot Roast, slow cooker roast, chuck roast recipe, onion soup pot roast, easy beef dinner
