Description
French Onion Pot Roast is a comforting and flavorful dish that transforms a classic roast into a culinary delight. This recipe features tender, slow-cooked chuck roast infused with the sweet essence of caramelized onions. The savory sauce, made from beef broth and tomato sauce, enhances the meat’s richness, making it a perfect choice for family dinners or special occasions. Set it in your slow cooker, let it work its magic, and enjoy the warm, hearty flavors that develop over hours of cooking. Ideal for serving with mashed potatoes or crusty bread, this pot roast will become a beloved staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb Chuck Roast
- 2 cups Red or Yellow Onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/4 cup Tomato Sauce
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- Salt and Pepper
- Fresh Thyme and Parsley
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, beef broth, garlic, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar.
- Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- Layer half the onions in the slow cooker, followed by half the sauce. Place the roast on top and cover with remaining onions and sauce.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7 hours until fork-tender.
- For gravy, mix cornstarch or flour with drippings over low heat until thickened.
- Serve hot with gravy over mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on high / 7 hours on low
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg