Description
Easy Slow Cooker French Onion Roast is a comforting and flavorful beef dish, featuring tender chuck roast slow-cooked to perfection with caramelized onions and savory seasonings. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend dinners, this recipe offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds Chuck Roast
- 4 large onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons thyme, dried
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for searing
Instructions
- Begin by searing the chuck roast in a hot skillet with olive oil until browned on all sides. Set aside.
- Slice the onions thinly and set aside.
- Mix garlic, beef broth, red wine, brown sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl to prepare the cooking liquid.
- Place the seared chuck roast into the slow cooker. Spread the sliced onions over the beef.
- Pour the prepared liquid mixture over the onions and beef. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours until tender.
- Once cooked, remove the roast and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice against the grain.
- Serve with caramelized onions and gravy, paired with side dishes like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Use Crock-Pot Family-Size Slow Cooker for best results.
- Add a splash of balsamic vinegar or Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of your roast to ensure tenderness.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers and reheat in microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice or 1/8 of the roast
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg