One-Pot Wonders
French Onion Pot Roast (Slow Cooker or Oven)
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- Prep time 15 minutes
- Cook time 10 hours
- Serves 8
Author Notes
This French Onion Pot Roast is a comforting dish featuring tender chuck roast, caramelized onions, and a rich gravy. It’s a simple yet flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy days. —The Salty Cooker
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Ingredients
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2-3 pounds
chuck roast
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5
onions thinly sliced
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6
sprigs fresh thyme or 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
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2 tablespoons
Worcestershire sauce
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3 ½ teaspoons
kosher salt
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½ teaspoons
black pepper
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3 cups
beef stock
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3
garlic cloves minced
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1 tablespoon
olive oil
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For Gravy: 2 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp water mixed
Directions
- Sear the Roast: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season both sides of the chuck roast with 1/2 of the salt and pepper. Sear the roast for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat and transfer to the slow cooker or Dutch oven.
- Prepare the Ingredients: Add the sliced onions, garlic, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, beef stock, and the remaining salt and pepper to the slow cooker or Dutch oven.
- Cook the Roast: Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the roast is fork-tender. Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Cover the Dutch oven and cook for 3-5 hours, or until the roast is fork-tender.
- Make the Gravy: Remove the roast from the slow cooker or Dutch oven. In the slow cooker or Dutch oven, increase the heat to high (slow cooker) or medium (stovetop). In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry, then stir into the cooking liquid. Stir the gravy until it thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Serve: Shred or slice the roast and serve with the thickened gravy. Enjoy!
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