French Onion Pot Roast
French onion pot roast slow cooked with onions and rich gravy until tender. Cozy slow cooker dinner perfect for Sunday meals.
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lb chuck roast
- 2 large white onions cut into rings
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Cut onions into rings.
- Mix beef broth, garlic, tomato sauce, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and red wine vinegar.
- Add half the onions and half the sauce to the slow cooker.
- Place chuck roast on top and season with salt and pepper.
- Add remaining onions and sauce.
- Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
- Optional: Remove meat and onions, shred beef, add cornstarch slurry, return meat and cook 10–20 minutes to thicken.
Notes
- Thickening the gravy is optional.
- Shredding the beef helps it absorb more flavor.
- Serve over mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 864mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 228IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 5mg
