Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Roast
A comforting Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Roast that combines tender beef, sweet caramelized onions, and savory herbs for a soul-warming meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 495 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 5 lbs Beef Roast (Chuck or Sirloin)
- 4 Yellow Onions, sliced
- 1 cup Beef Broth (low-sodium if desired)
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh Thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 Bay Leaves
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- 3 Carrots, sliced
- 2 Potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), chopped
Instructions
- Prep the beef by patting it dry and seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the roast in hot skillet with oil, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Caramelize the onions in the same skillet until softened, about 10 minutes, adding broth if necessary.
- Layer the seared roast in the slow cooker and top with caramelized onions, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Pour the beef broth in until it covers the roast halfway.
- Add sliced carrots and potatoes around the roast.
- Set the slow cooker to LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours and cover.
- Check if the roast shreds easily with a fork before serving.
Notes
Serve with a sprinkle of fresh thyme and enjoy with warm baguette or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: slow cooker, pot roast, French onion, cozy meal, comfort food
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