Crock Pot French Onion Pot Roast Recipe for Easy Cozy Dinners
This Crock Pot French Onion Pot Roast is a cozy, slow-cooked dinner featuring tender beef, caramelized onions, and savory broth — perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
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3–4 lb boneless beef chuck roast
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 tbsp olive oil
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3–4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups low-sodium beef broth
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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3–4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
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1 bay leaf
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Optional: 4 slices Gruyère or provolone
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Optional: 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
Instructions
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Season the roast with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet for 3–4 minutes per side.
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In the same pan, sauté onions until golden (10–15 mins). Add garlic during the last 2 minutes.
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Deglaze with 1/4 cup broth, scraping up browned bits.
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Transfer onions to Crock Pot. Place roast on top. Add broth, Worcestershire, thyme, and bay leaf.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until tender.
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Optional: Remove roast, thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry. Cook 15–20 mins more.
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Shred or slice roast, top with onions and broth. Add cheese and broil to melt if desired.
Notes
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For a richer flavor, substitute 1 cup broth with red wine.
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Add carrots or potatoes for a one-pot meal.
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Leftovers make excellent French dip sandwiches.