Description
This Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Roast delivers tender, fall-apart beef bathed in a rich, caramelized onion gravy that tastes like it simmered for hours.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (Optional)
Instructions
- Sear the beef thoroughly in a hot skillet with oil until deeply browned on all sides.
- Caramelize the sliced onions in the same pan until golden brown and sweet.
- Add aromatics and liquids to the slow cooker, including the seared meat and onions.
- Slow cook on Low for 8 to 9 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
- Thicken the gravy with a flour slurry if desired, slice the meat, and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Keywords: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently with a splash of broth to maintain moisture.