Description

This copy cat cracker barrel roast beef recipe delivers succulent, slow‑cooked beef chuck roast drenched in a savory onion‑infused gravy. Using just a few pantry staples—onion soup mix, beef broth, garlic powder and onion powder—you can recreate the beloved Cracker Barrel dinner at home. Perfect for family gatherings, the tender meat pulls apart easily and pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, biscuits or a simple green salad.

Ingredients

Scale

3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
1 packet onion soup mix
2 cups beef broth
1 cup water
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder

Instructions

Place the beef chuck roast in the slow cooker.
In a bowl, whisk together the onion soup mix, beef broth, water, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth, then pour over the roast.
Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours, or until the meat is fork‑tender.
Turn off the cooker, let the roast rest for 15 minutes, then slice against the grain.
Serve the sliced roast with the thickened gravy, ladling generously over each portion.

Notes

For a thicker gravy
mash some of the cooked onions into the liquid before serving. Let the roast rest 15 minutes before slicing for maximum juiciness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 480 minutes
Category: Beef
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 8 servings
Calories: 350

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