Description
This Crock Pot French Onion Pot Roast features fork-tender chuck roast slow-cooked with caramelized onions and a rich, savory gravy inspired by classic French onion soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lb chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Slice all onions thinly and mince the garlic.
- Add butter, onions, garlic, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar to the crock pot and cook until softened.
- Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper and optionally brown it in a skillet.
- Place the roast on top of the onions and add thyme and bay leaves.
- Pour in beef broth, white wine, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cook on low for 8–9 hours until the roast is fork-tender.
- Remove the roast and thicken the gravy with cornstarch slurry if desired.
- Return the roast to the crock pot, top with cheese and parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Caramelizing the onions builds deep flavor.
- Browning the beef is optional but adds richness.
- Adjust liquid levels as needed.
- Leftovers are excellent for sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 95