French Onion Pot Roast

Pot roast is quite possibly THE easiest dinner to get on the table. It takes just a little forethought when using a slow cooker, but set it and forget it is what makes it so easy. 

If you like French Onion Soup (I mean who doesn't?) you will love this recipe. It combines the two in an amazing meal that would be perfect for Sunday dinner, or just a week night dinner with the fam. It's got all the flavors of French Onion soup without being overly oniony. 

I put mine on for 8 hours. I feel like that's the sweet spot for tender chuck roast.

I'm not really sure why this recipe called for red onions. They sometimes give off a more oniony flavor, so maybe that's why. I used one VERY LARGE red onion instead of two. When you cut the onion for this recipe be sure to slice it root to end. This allows them to hold up better for the slow cooking. (thank you Food Network for that gem). 

This would be a perfect time to have mashed potatoes as a side considering how amazing the gravy turns out. I used left over rice pilaf and I was sad. I really should have gone for mashed potatoes. 

French Onion Pot Roast

Recipe from Taste of IzzyT

Serves 6

• 2 pounds beef chuck roast
• 2 red onions thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
• 3/4 cup beef broth or beef stock
• 1 packet French onion soup mix 1 ounce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Season the chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a bit of oil to the pan. Sear the seasoned chuck roast on all sides until it forms a golden brown crust. Place the seared chuck roast at the bottom of your slow cooker.

Add the sliced onions to the skillet. Cook and stir the onions for 3-4 minutes over medium-high heat to lightly brown them. They do not have to be fully cooked, just seared. Spread the thinly sliced red onions and minced garlic over the roast.

In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, tomato paste, beef broth and French onion soup mix.

Pour this mixture over the chuck roast and onions. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shreds.

Once the roast is tender, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a serving dish. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top.

Serve the slow cooker French onion pot roast with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or crusty bread.