# French Onion Pot Roast

A delicious pot roast infused with the flavors of French onion soup, perfect for a hearty meal.

- Total time: 480 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- cutting board
- paper towel
- cast iron pan
- Crock-Pot
- mixing bowl
- lid
- fork

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTDRZLWDjMl/?igsh=amVlOGp6ZHhkeHRu
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b06b1cfd-11fd-4c07-811a-32365b1bc017
- Extracted: 2026-02-01

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