French Onion Pot Roast Recipe
This French Onion Pot Roast is a comforting slow-cooked dish featuring a tender chuck roast simmered with caramelized onions, garlic, and a rich blend of tomato sauce, beef broth, and savory seasonings. The roast is cooked until fork-tender and served with a flavorful gravy made from the cooking juices, perfect over mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (high) or 7 hours (low)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (high) or 7 hours 15 minutes (low)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French-American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 2 lb Chuck Roast
Produce
- 2 cups Red or Yellow Onion, thinly sliced
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp Fresh Thyme, chopped (or 1/4 tsp dried)
- 2 tsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
Liquids & Sauces
- 1 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/4 cup Tomato Sauce
- 1 cup Beef Broth
Pantry
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1–2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (or cornstarch)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, beef broth, minced garlic, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and white wine vinegar until well combined.
- Season the roast: Trim any excess fat from the chuck roast. Season all sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- Layer in slow cooker: Place half of the sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour half of the prepared sauce evenly over the onions. Place the seasoned chuck roast on top, then cover it evenly with the remaining sliced onions. Pour the remaining sauce over the top.
- Cook the roast: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7 hours, until the roast is fork-tender and fully cooked.
- Make the gravy: Once the roast is done, remove the meat and onions, reserving the cooking liquid. For each cup of sauce, whisk in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch or all-purpose flour. Heat over low, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens into a gravy.
- Serve: Slice the pot roast and serve with the onion gravy over a bed of mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your flavorful French Onion Pot Roast!
Notes
- You can use either red or yellow onions depending on your preference; yellow onions provide a sweeter flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with cornstarch or a gluten-free thickener.
- If you don’t have fresh thyme, dried thyme works well – just use less as it is more concentrated.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
- Leftover roast can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Keywords: Pot Roast, French Onion, Slow Cooker, Beef Roast, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, One-Pot Meal
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