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French Onion Pot Roast

French Onion Pot Roast

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  • Author: Lila
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x

Description

Indulge in the cozy comfort of French Onion Pot Roast, a dish that beautifully melds tender beef with caramelized onions. This flavorful pot roast is perfect for family gatherings and special occasions, offering a satisfying meal that warms the heart. With its slow-cooked tenderness and rich sauce, every bite promises to be packed with flavor. Ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely weekend dinners, this recipe requires minimal prep time and can be effortlessly prepared in your slow cooker. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes or pile it into soft bread rolls for a delightful twist on leftovers. Enjoy the savory goodness of this classic dish that everyone at your table will love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lb Chuck Roast
  • 2 cups Red or Yellow Onion (thinly sliced)
  • 3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
  • 1 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Fresh Thyme (chopped, or 1/4 tsp dried)
  • 2 tsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)
  • 1–2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (or cornstarch)

Instructions

  1. Whisk together tomato sauce, beef broth, minced garlic, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and white wine vinegar in a bowl.
  2. Trim excess fat from the chuck roast and season all sides with salt and black pepper.
  3. In the slow cooker, layer half of the sliced onions, pour half of the sauce mixture over them, place the chuck roast on top, add remaining onions, and pour the rest of the sauce.
  4. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7 hours until fork-tender.
  5. For gravy, mix cornstarch or flour with drippings from the slow cooker over low heat until thickened.
  6. Serve with garnish of fresh parsley over mashed potatoes.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours (high) / 7 hours (low)
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 670mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

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