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French Onion Pot Roast

This French Onion Pot Roast is slow-cooked to tender perfection in a rich, savory onion gravy. It’s cozy, comforting, and perfect for Sunday dinner.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 8 hours
Total: 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 2 lb chuck roast
  • 2 large white onions, cut into rings
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3 tsp minced garlic
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • 1 tbs worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbs red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbs cornstarch, + 2 tbs water to make cornstarch slurry, optional

Instructions 

  • Cut onions into rings, set aside.
  • Make the sauce in a medium size bowl: Add in the broth, garlic, tomato sauce, thyme, worcestershire and red wine vinegar.
  • In the slow cooker, put in half of the onions and half of the sauce.
  • Place in your your chuck roast and season with salt and pepper on all sides.
  • Add the remainder of the onions and liquid.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  • You can serve it as is now, but if you want to thicken the gravy continue on.

Thickening the gravy (additional 10 – 20 minutes)

  • Remove the meat and onions to a separate dish and shred it.
  • Set the crockpot on high temp.
  • Make a cornstarch slurry by mixing equal parts cornstarch and water in a little bowl and pour it into the broth.
  • Stir well and add meat u0026 onions back in.
  • continue to cook additional 10 – 20 minutes.
  • I ike to serve it over mashed potatoes with a side salad!

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Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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2 Comments

  1. Karen says:

    I made this last night and was very happy with the result! Great videos great recipes. Thank you!

  2. MJ says:

    Hi,
    Love your recipes!
    Watched one of your videos where you used roasted cream of mushroom soup but cannot find the recipe. Can you pass on which recipe it was?
    Thanks