# Crockpot Caramelized Onion Pot Roast

This crockpot caramelized onion pot roast is a flavorful and tender dish that will become a staple dinner for your family.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 pound chuck roast
- 2 tbsp butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 /3 cup water
- salt
- pepper

## Instructions

1. Slice up your onions and mince the garlic.
2. Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the butter to the pan.
3. When the butter melts, add the chuck roast to the pan, sprinkling a generous amount of salt and pepper on top, and sear for about 3-5 minutes per side until a nice dark sear is achieved on both sides.
4. Remove the roast from the pan and set it aside.
5. If needed, add another tablespoon of butter to the pan.
6. Add the sliced onions to the pan and let them cook down for 3-4 minutes or until they release some of their liquid.
7. Pour in the beef broth, add in the minced garlic, bay leaf, thyme, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and balsamic vinegar.
8. Stir, and then cover for a few minutes until it reaches a simmer.
9. Remove the pan from the stove and pour about half of the onion mixture into the crockpot.
10. Add the pot roast into the crockpot.
11. Top with the remaining onion mixture.
12. Add more broth to ensure the roast is fully covered if necessary.
13. Place the lid on the crockpot and cook for about 6 to 8 hours.
14. Once done cooking, remove the roast from the crockpot and shred it into smaller pieces.
15. Combine 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1/3 cup of water in a small bowl.
16. Add the cornstarch mixture to the slow cooker, stir, and let it cook for an additional 5-7 minutes to make your gravy.
17. Serve the shredded roast atop some mashed potatoes or cauliflower mash and add your gravy.
18. Enjoy!

## Equipment

- pan
- Dutch oven
- crockpot
- large skillet
- small bowl

## Tips

- Season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Cook the roast for 6-8 hours until it falls apart.
- Add more broth to ensure the roast is fully covered if necessary.
- Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl before adding to the slow cooker to make gravy.
- Add a little more cornstarch if the gravy is still watery.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18REro476j/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e1d199f9-e30d-43cd-bcef-1b513b382ddf
- Extracted: 2026-02-04

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