Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of French Onion Pot Roast, a dish that transforms a simple chuck roast into a tender masterpiece. This slow cooker recipe melds juicy beef with sweet, caramelized onions and a rich, savory sauce, offering an effortless cooking experience perfect for family meals or cozy nights in. The blend of flavors, enhanced by garlic and herbs, makes each bite melt in your mouth. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes or with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the delicious gravy. Whether for a special gathering or a weeknight dinner, this dish will surely impress.
Ingredients
- 2 lb Chuck Roast
- 2 cups Red or Yellow Onions (thinly sliced)
- 3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/4 cup Tomato Sauce
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Fresh Thyme
- Fresh Parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, beef broth, garlic, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and white wine vinegar.
- Trim excess fat from the chuck roast and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Layer half the onions in the slow cooker, add half the sauce mixture over them, place the roast on top, then add the remaining onions and sauce.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7 hours until fork-tender.
- For gravy, mix cornstarch or flour with pot roast juices over low heat until thickened.
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes and garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 245g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg