Savory Crock Pot French Onion Pot Roast
A hearty and tender beef roast slow-cooked with caramelized onions, steeped in rich French onion soup flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 490 minutes
- Total Time: 505 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: None specified
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 5 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the beef roast with salt and pepper, then place it in the crock pot.
- Layer the sliced onions on top of the roast.
- Prepare the flavor enhancer by mixing the French onion soup mix, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl.
- Pour this mixture over the roast and onions.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender.
- Shred the roast with two forks and mix it back into the gravy.
- Serve garnished with fresh thyme or parsley.
Notes
For added depth, incorporate garlic or a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar. Leftovers can be used in sandwiches or tacos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg