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Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Roast

Tender chuck roast slow cooked with caramelized onions, butter, and beef broth for rich French onion flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, French-inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 lb beef chuck roast
  • 4 yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Season and sear roast.
  2. Layer onions and garlic in slow cooker.
  3. Add butter, broth, Worcestershire, and herbs.
  4. Cook on LOW 8–9 hours or HIGH 4–5 hours.
  5. Shred beef and stir into onion gravy before serving.

Notes

Best cooked low and slow for maximum tenderness.