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French Onion Pot Roast

Melt-in-Your-Mouth French Onion Pot Roast for Cozy Nights

This French Onion Pot Roast is a comforting, tender, and savory dish perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 3 pounds Chuck Roast Ideal for slow cooking; ensures the meat stays juicy.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 large Onions Thinly sliced for even cooking.
  • 1 pound Baby Potatoes Halved for quicker cooking.
  • 3 medium Carrots Cut into bite-sized pieces.
For the Flavor
  • 2 cups French Onion Soup Canned or homemade.
  • 1 packet Beefy Onion Soup Mix Enhances seasoning.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
For Cooking
  • 1 cup Water To combine with soup and mix.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Thinly slice the onions, halve the baby potatoes, and cut the carrots into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Create the Veggie Layer: In the slow cooker, layer the sliced onions, halved potatoes, and sliced carrots.
  3. Place the Chuck Roast: Carefully place the chuck roast on top of the layered vegetables.
  4. Whisk the Flavors Together: In a bowl, whisk together the French onion soup, beefy onion soup mix, minced garlic, and water.
  5. Pour the Mixture Over the Roast: Pour the liquid mixture evenly over the chuck roast and vegetables.
  6. Set the Slow Cooker: Cover and set the cooker to cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 6 hours.
  7. Serve with Garnish: Remove the roast and vegetables; garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 45gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 20mg

Notes

For best results, caramelize onions before adding. Ensure liquid covers roast and veggies to maintain moisture.

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