Description
Savory Crock Pot French Onion Pot Roast is fall-apart tender beef slow-cooked with caramelized onions, rich broth, and classic French onion flavors. A comforting, hearty meal perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 3–4 lb chuck roast
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chuck roast on all sides until browned.
- Place sliced onions in the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot.
- Set the seared roast on top of the onions.
- In a bowl, whisk together French onion soup mix, beef broth, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour the mixture over the roast.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
- Shred or slice the roast and serve with onions and sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
For extra richness, add sliced mushrooms during the last 2 hours of cooking. This pot roast pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–9 hours
- Category: Main Dish / Crockpot
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American / French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: french onion pot roast, crock pot roast, slow cooker beef, comfort food, hearty dinner
