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Crock Pot French Onion Pot Roast Recipe for Easy Cozy Dinners

Crock Pot French Onion Pot Roast Recipe for Cozy Dinners

Crock Pot French Onion Pot Roast is a tender beef dish that evokes the comfort of French onion soup, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3 pounds Chuck Roast can substitute with brisket
For the Onions
  • 2 cups Sweet & Yellow Onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
For the Gravy
  • 4 cups Beef Broth recommend Pacific Foods or Swanson brands
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce check for gluten-free options
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme fresh or dried
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar optional
For the Finish
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese optional, can substitute with mozzarella

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt butter (or coconut oil) in your crock pot on high heat. Add sliced onions and caramelize for about 30 minutes.
  2. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper, and place on top of the caramelized onions in the crock pot.
  3. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, then add minced garlic and thyme. Optionally, include brown sugar.
  4. Cover and cook on low heat for about 8 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
  5. Check the gravy halfway through cooking and stir. Add cornstarch slurry if a thicker gravy is desired.
  6. Serve the pot roast on a platter with gravy ladled over the meat, topped with melted Gruyère cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 45gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, caramelize the onions thoroughly and adjust cooking time if substituting meats. This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge or freezer for later enjoyment.

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