Name: Crock Pot French Onion Pot Roast
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: PT-491377H2M46S
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3–4 lb chuck roast; 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced; 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup dry white apple vinegar; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 3 tablespoons cold water (for thickening, optional); Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Crock Pot French Onion Pot Roast

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Crock Pot French Onion Pot Roast is a comforting, hearty dish perfect for chilly evenings or busy family dinners. This recipe features succulent beef slow-cooked to perfection with caramelized onions, creating a rich and savory gravy that echoes the flavors of classic French onion soup. With minimal hands-on time, you can simply set it and forget it while the flavors meld together beautifully. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread for an extra satisfying meal that everyone will love.

Author: Madison
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8–9 hours
Total Time: 0 hours
Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

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3–4 lb chuck roast
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup dry white apple vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch + 3 tablespoons cold water (for thickening, optional)
Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

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Instructions

Slice the yellow and sweet onions thinly; mince the garlic.
In your crock pot on high, melt butter and add onions, garlic, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Cook for about 20–30 minutes until soft.
Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper; optionally sear in a skillet for enhanced flavor.
Place the roast over the caramelized onions in the crock pot. Add thyme, bay leaves, beef broth, white apple vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
Cook on low for about 8–9 hours or high for 5–6 hours until fork-tender.
Optional: Thicken gravy using cornstarch mixed with cold water; cook without lid for an additional 10–15 minutes.
Rest the roast before slicing; serve topped with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 90mg

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