Name: Savory Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Roast
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 30 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3–4 lb chuck roast (well-marbled for best flavor); 2 tablespoons olive oil (for browning, optional); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme); 2 bay leaves; 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 4 cups); 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 1/2 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred); 1/2 cup dry white wine (or additional beef broth); 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 3 tablespoons cold water (for thickening, optional); 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese (optional); Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Savory Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Roast

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A comforting and flavorful pot roast melded with the essence of caramelized onions, cooked slowly to perfection in a crock pot.

Author: morgan
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 480 minutes
Total Time: 510 minutes
Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: French
Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available

Ingredients

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3–4 lb chuck roast (well-marbled for best flavor)
2 tablespoons olive oil (for browning, optional)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme)
2 bay leaves
3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
1/2 cup dry white wine (or additional beef broth)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch + 3 tablespoons cold water (for thickening, optional)
1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

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Instructions

Prepare the onions by peeling and slicing them into thin rings, and mincing the garlic.
Caramelize the onions by setting your crock pot to high, adding butter, onions, garlic, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Stir, cover, and cook for 20–30 minutes.
Optional: Sear the roast by patting it dry, seasoning with salt and pepper, and heating olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes on each side.
Nestle the roast on top of the caramelized onions in the crock pot and sprinkle thyme and bay leaves over everything.
Add the beef broth, white wine, and Worcestershire sauce, ensuring the roast is partially submerged. Add more broth if needed.
Cook on low for 8–9 hours or high for 5–6 hours until fork-tender.
For the gravy, remove the roast, skim excess fat, mix cornstarch with cold water, and stir into the liquid. Cook on high for an additional 10–15 minutes until thickened.
Let the roast rest for about 10 minutes before slicing, then return to the pot with onion gravy, topping with cheese and parsley.

Notes

For best results, cook low and slow. Leftovers keep well and can be reheated or transformed into sandwiches.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 80mg

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