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Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Roast

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This slow cooker French onion pot roast combines caramelized onions, French onion soup richness, and a fork-tender chuck roast, making it the perfect low-effort comfort meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 each 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (or neutral oil for higher smoke point)
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced (yellow or sweet onions caramelize well)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth (use low-sodium if desired)
  • 1 cup French onion soup (canned or boxed — see note below)
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves)
  • 1 each bay leaf
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the roast dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast 2–3 minutes per side until browned all over. Transfer the roast to the slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the sliced onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized — about 12–18 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic to the onions and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Transfer the onions and garlic to the slow cooker over the roast.
  6. Pour in the beef broth and French onion soup. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and add the bay leaf.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender and shreds easily.
Finishing
  1. Remove the roast and transfer to a cutting board. Discard the bay leaf.
  2. Shred the meat with two forks and return it to the slow cooker to mix with the juices.
  3. Serve the shredded roast spooned with the oniony sauce and finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 45gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g

Notes

If you don’t have French onion soup, mix 1 cup beef broth with 1 tablespoon of onion soup mix and a splash of soy sauce. Make ahead for better flavor.
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