French Onion Pot Roast

480 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Smack your chuck roast onto a cutting board and pat it dry with a paper towel.
  2. 2Smack your chuck roast onto a cutting board and pat it dry with a paper towel.
  3. 3Smack your chuck roast onto a cutting board and pat it dry with a paper towel.
  4. 4Salt and pepper both sides of the chuck roast.
  5. 5Salt and pepper both sides of the chuck roast.
  6. 6Salt and pepper both sides of the chuck roast.
  7. 7Chuck the seasoned roast into your favorite cast iron pan to sear.
  8. 8Chuck the seasoned roast into your favorite cast iron pan to sear.
  9. 9Chuck the seasoned roast into your favorite cast iron pan to sear.
  10. 10While searing, get your Crock-Pot and a mixing bowl.
  11. 11While searing, get your Crock-Pot and a mixing bowl.
  12. 12While searing, get your Crock-Pot and a mixing bowl.
  13. 13Drop 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.
  14. 14Drop 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.
  15. 15Drop 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.
  16. 16If you have time, add some thyme to the mixture.
  17. 17If you have time, add some thyme to the mixture.
  18. 18If you have time, add some thyme to the mixture.
  19. 19Mix all the ingredients in the bowl until beautifully combined.
  20. 20Mix all the ingredients in the bowl until beautifully combined.
  21. 21Mix all the ingredients in the bowl until beautifully combined.
  22. 22Pour half of the mixture into the bottom of the Crock-Pot.
  23. 23Pour half of the mixture into the bottom of the Crock-Pot.
  24. 24Pour half of the mixture into the bottom of the Crock-Pot.
  25. 25Carefully place the chuck roast into the Crock-Pot.
  26. 26Carefully place the chuck roast into the Crock-Pot.
  27. 27Carefully place the chuck roast into the Crock-Pot.
  28. 28Add the rest of the mixture right on top of the roast.
  29. 29Add the rest of the mixture right on top of the roast.
  30. 30Add the rest of the mixture right on top of the roast.
  31. 31Add enough unsalted butter to make you happy.
  32. 32Add enough unsalted butter to make you happy.
  33. 33Add enough unsalted butter to make you happy.
  34. 34Don't forget to add the pan drippings from searing the roast.
  35. 35Don't forget to add the pan drippings from searing the roast.
  36. 36Don't forget to add the pan drippings from searing the roast.
  37. 37Throw the lid on and set the Crock-Pot to low for 8 to 10 hours.
  38. 38Throw the lid on and set the Crock-Pot to low for 8 to 10 hours.
  39. 39Throw the lid on and set the Crock-Pot to low for 8 to 10 hours.
  40. 40When the time is up, take the lid off.
  41. 41When the time is up, take the lid off.
  42. 42When the time is up, take the lid off.
  43. 43Shred the meat if it falls apart easily when you try to pick it up.
  44. 44Shred the meat if it falls apart easily when you try to pick it up.
  45. 45Shred the meat if it falls apart easily when you try to pick it up.
  46. 46Grab a plate with some mashed potatoes and cover it in meat and sauce.
  47. 47Grab a plate with some mashed potatoes and cover it in meat and sauce.
  48. 48Grab a plate with some mashed potatoes and cover it in meat and sauce.
  49. 49If you have parsley, sprinkle it on top to make it look fancy.
  50. 50If you have parsley, sprinkle it on top to make it look fancy.
  51. 51If you have parsley, sprinkle it on top to make it look fancy.
  52. 52Grab a fork, scoop up a big old bite, and enjoy.
  53. 53Grab a fork, scoop up a big old bite, and enjoy.
  54. 54Grab a fork, scoop up a big old bite, and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 chuck roast
  • 1 chuck roast
  • 1 chuck roast
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 1 sliced onion
  • 1 sliced onion
  • 1 sliced onion
  • 1 packet beefy onion soup mix
  • 1 packet beefy onion soup mix
  • 1 packet beefy onion soup mix
  • 2 to 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 to 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 to 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 cans French onion soup
  • 2 cans French onion soup
  • 2 cans French onion soup
  • thyme
  • thyme
  • thyme
  • unsalted butter
  • unsalted butter
  • unsalted butter
  • mashed potatoes
  • mashed potatoes
  • mashed potatoes
  • parsley
  • parsley
  • 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.