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Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Roast

Fork-tender beef chuck roast slow-cooked with caramelized onions and savory French onion-style gravy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 plates
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 lb beef chuck roast
  • 4 yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Season and sear the chuck roast until browned.
  2. Caramelize onions with butter and garlic.
  3. Transfer roast and onions to slow cooker.
  4. Add broth, soup mix, Worcestershire, and thyme.
  5. Cook until beef is fork-tender.

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes or noodles for best results.