French Onion Pot Roast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
317 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
French Onion Pot Roast
Description
This recipe transforms a 2-pound beef chuck roast by first seasoning and searing it to develop a deep caramelized crust. Thinly sliced red onions are lightly browned in the pan before being layered over the roast along with minced garlic. The combined sauce mixture including soy sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, and French onion soup mix is poured over the roast in the slow cooker.
The roast cooks on low for 6-8 hours, allowing the connective tissue to break down and the flavors to meld. The result is tender meat that shreds easily and is imbued with savory notes from the broth and onions, delivering a comforting, hearty main course.
Once cooked, the roast is garnished with fresh chopped parsley. It pairs well with typical sides such as mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables. Leftovers can be refrigerated for several days or frozen for months, making it practical for meal planning. Testing for doneness with a fork ensures ideal tenderness.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 red onions thinly sliced
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
- 3/4 cup beef broth or beef stock
- 1 packet French onion soup mix 1 ounce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons parsley chopped (for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a bit of oil to the pan. Sear the seasoned chuck roast on all sides until it forms a golden brown crust. Place the seared chuck roast at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Add the sliced onions to the skillet. Cook and stir the onions for 3-4 minutes over medium-high heat to lightly brown them. They do not have to be fully cooked, just seared. Spread the thinly sliced red onions and minced garlic over the roast.
- In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, tomato paste, beef broth and French onion soup mix.
- Pour this mixture over the chuck roast and onions. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shreds.
- Once the roast is tender, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a serving dish. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top.
- Serve the slow cooker French onion pot roast with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
Notes
- Searing the roast before slow cooking creates a flavorful crust and improves the final taste.
- Cooking low and slow (6-8 hours) is essential for tender, shreddable meat; test doneness with a fork.
- Avoid cooking on high to prevent tougher meat texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze extra portions in freezer-safe containers for 2-3 months to extend storage.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving and consider classic side dishes to complement.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1302mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 723mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 87IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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