This French Onion Roast cooks low and slow in your slow cooker for an impressive roast! Perfect for a cold day or a busy week.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 medium yellow onion sliced thin
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 4 pound beef chuck roast fat trimmed
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 Tablespoons resh thyme
Servings: 4 ounce servings
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Instructions
- In a skillet heat the olive oil over low to medium heat, add the onions and cook until the onions are almost caramelized. Use up to 2 tablespoons of water to help in the cooking process if onions start to stick to the pan. This takes about 30-35 minutes.
- In a slow cooker place the beef roast, caramelized onion, and garlic.
- Add the balsamic vinegar, beef broth, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and fresh thyme.
- Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-10 hours.
- Note: the onions can be caramelized the day before and stored in the refrigerator until ready to add to the slow cooker.
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