Description
Crock Pot French Onion Pot Roast is a heartwarming dish that combines the richness of tender beef with the deep flavors of caramelized onions and savory gravy. This slow-cooked masterpiece offers a hands-off cooking experience, allowing you to relish your time while it simmers to perfection. Ideal for family dinners or meal prepping, this dish brings comfort and satisfaction to your table with minimal effort. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious gravy. With its delightful aroma and rich taste, this pot roast is sure to become a cherished favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lb chuck roast
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 3 tablespoons cold water (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the onions by slicing them thinly and mincing the garlic.
- In the crock pot on high, combine butter, onions, garlic, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Cook for 20–30 minutes until softened.
- Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- Optionally brown the roast in a skillet for enhanced flavor.
- Place the roast on top of caramelized onions in the crock pot, add thyme and bay leaves.
- Pour in beef broth and balsamic vinegar until the roast is partially submerged.
- Cook on low for 8–9 hours or high for 5–6 hours until fork-tender.
- If desired, thicken gravy by mixing cornstarch with water and stirring into the liquid; cook until thickened.
- Let roast rest before serving with gravy poured over top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–9 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg