Crock Pot French Onion Pot Roast – Tender, Savory & Melt-in-Your-Mouth
This Crock Pot French Onion Pot Roast combines tender chuck roast, caramelized onions, and a savory broth slow-cooked to perfection — topped with melty cheese for the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
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3–4 lb chuck roast
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Salt & pepper
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2 tbsp flour
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1 tbsp oil
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3 tbsp butter
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3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 cups beef broth
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
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1 tsp dried thyme or a few fresh sprigs
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1 bay leaf
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Optional: Gruyère, Swiss, or provolone cheese
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Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Season roast with salt and pepper; dredge in flour. Sear on all sides in oil. Transfer to Crock Pot.
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In same skillet, sauté onions in butter for 10–15 mins until golden. Add garlic; cook 1 min.
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Pour onions over roast. Add broth, Worcestershire, vinegar, thyme, and bay leaf.
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Cover and cook on low 8–9 hours or high 4–5 hours.
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Top with cheese and broil briefly if desired. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or in sandwich rolls. Freeze leftovers for easy reheating.