DELICIOUS FRENCH ONION POT ROAST: Savor the ultimate comfort meal, French Onion Pot Roast, a succulent, crumbly masterpiece that blends the rich flavors of slow-cooked pot roast.
INGREDIENTS FOR DELICIOUS FRENCH ONION POT ROAST:
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp thyme, dried
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DELICIOUS FRENCH ONION POT ROAST:
- Use salt and pepper to season the beef chuck roast.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then sear the roast until browned on both sides.
- Put the cut onions in the slow cooker’s bottom.
- Top the onions with the seared roast.
- Sauté the garlic in the same pan for one to two minutes.
- In the skillet, combine the Worcestershire sauce, red wine, beef broth, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover the meat in the slow cooker with this mixture.
- Cook for 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
How to Get Ready
- Slice the onions and mince the garlic to have the ingredients ready.
- To make sure the meat has taste, season it well.
- Prior to slow cooking, the meat must be seared to seal in flavors and enhance flavor depth.
- The onions may gently caramelize and absorb the juices from the meat if they are layered below the roast.
- During slow cooking, the roast is tenderized by the rich, flavorful liquid made from wine, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth.