Recipes

Rachel Johnson, Contributor

French Onion Pot Roast

Stay cozy through the holidays and beyond with this family-friendly meal.

TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes active, 8-10 hours slow-cooking

MAKES: 5-6 servings

INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon olive oil

2-3 pounds beef chuck roast

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

5 medium onions, thinly sliced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon dried thyme

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce

1 (1- to 2-ounce) packet onion soup mix

3 cups beef stock

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

PREPARATION AND COOKING:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Season both sides of the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Sear 4 to 5 minutes per side or until golden brown.

3. Transfer roast to the slow cooker. Add sliced onions, garlic, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, onion soup mix and beef stock.

4. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours or until roast is fork-tender.

5. Remove roast from slow cooker, leaving onions and cooking liquid. Turn slow cooker to high (or transfer the liquid to a pot over medium heat). In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water, stir, then add to cooking liquid. Stir until thickened (about 10 minutes).

6. Return roast to gravy, or serve with onions and sauce over mashed potatoes or cheesy grits.

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