Directions
- 1Pat the chuck roast dry with a paper towel.
- 2Salt and pepper both sides of the chuck roast.
- 3Sear the chuck roast in a cast iron pan.
- 4In a mixing bowl, combine one sliced onion, one packet of beefy onion soup mix, two to three minced garlic cloves, and two cans of French onion soup.
- 5If desired, add some thyme to the mixture.
- 6Mix all the ingredients until beautifully combined.
- 7Pour half of the mixture into the bottom of the crock pot.
- 8Place the chuck roast into the crock pot.
- 9Add the rest of the mixture on top of the chuck roast.
- 10Add enough unsalted butter to your liking.
- 11Add the pan drippings from searing the chuck roast.
- 12Place the lid on the crock pot and set it to low for 8 to 10 hours.
- 13Once cooked, shred the meat.
- 14Serve the shredded meat and sauce over mashed potatoes.
- 15Sprinkle with parsley if desired for garnish.
Ingredients
- 1 chuck roast
- 1 paper towel
- salt
- pepper
- 1 sliced onion
- 1 packet beefy onion soup mix
- 2 to 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 cans French onion soup
- thyme
- unsalted butter
- mashed potatoes
- parsley
Equipment
cutting boardcast iron pancrock potmixing bowllidfork
Tips
- When the meat falls apart, it is done.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and sprinkle with parsley for a fancy look.
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