Description

Discover the ultimate slow cooker french onion pot roast, a comforting beef dish that melds tender chuck roast with sweet caramelized onions, garlic, thyme, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce. This easy 8‑hour recipe creates a rich, savory broth perfect for spooning over mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread. Ideal for busy weeknights, the hands‑off method delivers restaurant‑quality flavor with minimal prep, making family dinners effortless and delicious. Serve with bread and a warm side sal

Ingredients

Scale

3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
2 large onions, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Pat roast dry, season with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in skillet, sear roast on all sides, transfer to slow cooker.
In same skillet, caramelize onions with a pinch of salt, add garlic last minute.
Place onions at bottom of slow cooker, place roast on top.
Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until fork‑tender.
Rest roast 10 minutes, slice and serve with broth.

Notes

For extra depth
add a splash of grape juice to the broth. Leftovers improve in flavor after a night in the fridge.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 480 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 servings
Calories: 350
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg

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