Directions
- 1Smack your chuck roast onto a cutting board and pat it dry with a paper towel.
- 2Salt and pepper both sides of the chuck roast.
- 3Chuck the seasoned roast into your favorite cast iron pan to sear.
- 4While searing, get your Crock-Pot and a mixing bowl.
- 5Drop in one sliced onion, one packet of beefy onion soup mix, two to three minced garlic cloves, and two cans of French onion soup into the mixing bowl.
- 6If you have time, add some thyme to the mixture.
- 7Mix all the ingredients in the bowl until beautifully combined.
- 8Pour half of the mixture into the bottom of the Crock-Pot.
- 9Carefully place the chuck roast into the Crock-Pot.
- 10Add the rest of the mixture right on top of the roast.
- 11Add enough unsalted butter to make you happy.
- 12Don't forget to add the pan drippings from searing the roast.
- 13Throw the lid on and set the Crock-Pot to low for 8 to 10 hours.
- 14When the time is up, take the lid off.
- 15Shred the meat if it falls apart easily when you try to pick it up.
- 16Grab a plate with some mashed potatoes and cover it in meat and sauce.
- 17If you have parsley, sprinkle it on top to make it look fancy.
- 18Grab a fork, scoop up a big old bite, and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 chuck roast
- 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 boardpaper towelcast iron panCrock-Potmixing bowllidfork
Tips
- Pat the chuck roast dry for better searing.
- Don't forget the pan drippings from searing for extra flavor.
- The roast is done when it falls apart easily.
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