Description
Slow Cooker French Onion Roast is a comforting dish that envelops you in warmth with tender, juicy beef and sweet caramelized onions. This easy-to-make recipe simmers all day, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a rich, savory broth that’s perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings. Serve it alongside crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes for an unforgettable meal that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb chuck roast
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Sear the chuck roast in a hot pan with oil until golden brown on all sides.
- Layer sliced onions and minced garlic in the slow cooker.
- Combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl; pour over the roast.
- Add bay leaves and cover; cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours until tender.
- Shred the roast gently with forks and mix before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg