Here’s a simple Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Onion Soup Pot Roast recipe—tender, flavorful, and basically “set it and forget it.” 🥩🧅
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 3–4 lb Beef chuck roast
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup or 1 cup beef broth with onions
- 2 tbsp Butter or olive oil (optional, for searing)
Optional: Carrots, Potatoes for a one-pot meal
Instructions
1. Prep the roast
- Optional: Sear the beef in a skillet with butter or oil for 2–3 minutes per side to lock in flavor.
2. Add to slow cooker
- Place the roast in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the top.
- Pour the canned soup or broth around the roast.
3. Cook
- Cover and cook:
- Low: 8 hours
- High: 4–5 hours
- Roast is done when it’s tender and easily shredded with a fork.
4. Optional vegetables
- Add chopped carrots and potatoes halfway through cooking for a complete meal.
5. Serve
- Slice or shred the roast and spoon the oniony sauce over the top.
- Serve with vegetables or mashed potatoes.
✅ Tips
- For extra richness, stir in 1–2 tsp Worcestershire sauce or a splash of Red wine.
- Leftovers can be shredded for sandwiches or stirred into pasta.
- Using a slow cooker ensures juicy, tender beef without much effort.
If you want, I can also give a 5-ingredient shortcut version that’s even quicker but just as flavorful.
