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French Onion Pot Roast

A flavorful and comforting pot roast infused with the rich flavors of French onion soup. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish is sure to be a family favorite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lb Chuck Roast
  • 2 cups Red or Yellow Onion thinly sliced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp White grape juice Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Fresh Thyme chopped, or 1/4 tsp dried
  • 2 tsp Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1-2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour or cornstarch

Method
 

  1. Whisk together tomato sauce, beef broth, minced garlic, thyme, worcestershire sauce and white grape juice vinegar.
  2. Trim fat off roast. Salt and pepper all sides.
  3. Add half the onions to the slow cooker, pour half the sauce over. Place roast on top, sprinkle remaining onions, and pour remaining sauce.
  4. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7 hours until fork tender.
  5. To make gravy: Use 1 tbsp flour/cornstarch per 1 cup of sauce. Heat over low, stirring until thickened.
  6. Serve pot roast with gravy over mashed potatoes and parsley.

Notes

For a richer flavor, sear the chuck roast in a hot pan before adding it to the slow cooker.