Crockpot French Onion Pot Roast

Imagine the aroma of slowly caramelizing onions and savory beef filling your home as a rich, flavorful pot roast simmers to perfection. This Crockpot French Onion Pot Roast Pasta takes the deep, soulful essence of a classic French onion soup and elevates it into a hearty, comforting family meal. By slow-cooking a beef chuck roast in a seasoned broth until it becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, you create a velvety gravy that perfectly coats every buttery egg noodle, delivering a gourmet experience with minimal effort.

Merken

The secret to this dish lies in the layering of flavors, starting with a quick sear of the beef to lock in juices and ending with a low-and-slow braise that transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary. As the onions soften and sweeten, they mingle with beef broth, a touch of dry white wine, and aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary, creating a sauce so rich and savory you'll want to savor every drop.

Ingredients

• Beef & Aromatics
• 1 (3 lb / 1.4 kg) beef chuck roast
• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Broth & Flavorings
• 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
• ½ cup (120 ml) dry white wine (optional; sub more broth if desired)
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• For Serving
• 12 oz (340 g) wide egg noodles
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• ½ cup (50 g) grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1

Season the beef roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Sear the roast on all sides until browned (about 2–3 minutes per side). Transfer to a slow cooker.

Step 3

Add onions to the same skillet. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened and beginning to caramelize. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

Step 4

Transfer onions and garlic to the slow cooker, spreading them over the roast.

Step 5

In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, wine, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Pour over the beef and onions in the slow cooker.

Step 6

Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours (or HIGH for 4–5 hours), until the beef is fork-tender and shreds easily.

Step 7

Discard the bay leaf. Remove the beef, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker, mixing with the onion gravy.

Step 8

While the beef rests, cook the egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and toss with butter.

Step 9

Ladle the shredded beef and onion gravy over buttered noodles. Garnish with grated Gruyère and parsley if desired.

Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung

For a thicker gravy, stir in a slurry of 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water, then simmer briefly in the slow cooker. Be sure to scrape up any browned bits from the skillet after searing the roast, as they add incredible depth to the finished sauce.

Varianten und Anpassungen

Substitute boneless short ribs or brisket for the chuck roast if preferred. For extra richness, top the final plated dish with more cheese and broil briefly until melted and bubbling for a true French onion finish.

Serviervorschläge

Pair this flavorful pasta with a glass of dry red wine or a side of crusty bread to soak up every bit of the savory onion gravy. A simple side of steamed green beans or a crisp garden salad balances the richness of the beef perfectly.

Merken

Whether you’re feeding a hungry crowd or simply treating yourself to a bowl of warmth, this Crockpot French Onion Pot Roast Pasta is a guaranteed winner. It’s an effortless fusion of classic flavors that results in a dish both elegant and incredibly satisfying. Enjoy the slow-cooked perfection and the comforting embrace of this flavorful meal.

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Fragen rund um das Rezept

→ Kann ich eine andere Fleischsorte verwenden?

Ja, Sie können Chuck Roast durch boneless Short Ribs oder Brisket ersetzen. Diese Fleischsorten eignen sich ebenfalls hervorragend für langsames Schmoren und werden wunderbar zart.

→ Wie mache ich die Sauce dicker?

Rühren Sie eine Mischung aus 1 EL Maisstärke und 2 EL Wasser ein und lassen Sie die Sauce kurz im Crockpot köcheln, bis sie die gewünschte Konsistenz erreicht hat.

→ Kann ich den Wein weglassen?

Absolut. Ersetzen Sie den Weißwein einfach durch zusätzliche Rinderbrühe. Das Gericht bleibt aromatisch und schmackhaft, auch ohne Alkohol.

→ Welche Beilagen passen zu diesem Gericht?

Knuspriges Baguette, ein frischer grüner Salat oder geröstetes Gemüse harmonieren perfekt mit dem reichhaltigen Fleisch und der Zwiebelsauce.

→ Wie lange kann ich Reste aufbewahren?

Bewahren Sie Reste in einem luftdichten Behälter bis zu 3-4 Tage im Kühlschrank auf. Das Gericht lässt sich auch hervorragend einfrieren und bis zu 3 Monate lagern.

→ Welcher Käse eignet sich am besten?

Gruyère oder Schweizer Käse sind ideal, da sie beim Schmelzen eine cremige Textur entwickeln und einen nussigen Geschmack beisteuern, der perfekt mit den karamellisierten Zwiebeln harmoniert.