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crockpot french onion pot roast

crockpot french onion pot roast delivers tender beef with sweet onions

  • Author: Katie Whitfield
  • Total Time: 500 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Discover the ultimate crockpot french onion pot roast, a comforting slow‑cooker masterpiece that blends tender smoked beef, sweet caramelized onions, aromatic thyme, and a savory grape juice broth. This easy, hands‑free recipe delivers rich, restaurant‑style flavors without the fuss, making it perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekend meals. Serve the succulent roast over mashed potatoes, buttery rice, or crusty artisan bread for a hearty dinner that will quickly become a family favorite.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup grape juice
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned; set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the sliced onions (and a pinch of salt) and cook until deep amber, about 10‑12 minutes; add minced garlic and cook 1 minute.
  4. Deglaze the pan with beef broth, grape juice, and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up browned bits; stir in dried thyme.
  5. Transfer the seared roast to the slow cooker, pour the onion‑broth mixture over it, ensuring the meat is partially submerged.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the meat is fork‑tender.
  7. Remove the roast, let rest 10 minutes, skim excess fat from the gravy, slice the meat, and serve topped with the sauce and fresh parsley.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 480 minutes
  • Category: Beef
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 servings
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg

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