Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Onion Soup Pot Roast
A simple and hearty slow cooker pot roast made with tender beef, savory onion flavors, and a rich, comforting gravy. This easy four-ingredient recipe delivers deep flavor with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 hours
- Total Time: 9 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 3 to 3 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 packets dry onion soup mix (1 ounce each)
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups beef broth (preferably low sodium)
Instructions
- Slice onions into thin half-moons and spread them evenly in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Pat the beef chuck roast dry and place it on top of the onions.
- Sprinkle onion soup mix evenly over the roast, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Pour beef broth around the sides of the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Shred the roast into large pieces using two forks.
- Stir the onions and cooking juices into the meat to coat with gravy.
- Serve hot with extra onions and gravy.
Notes
- Sear the roast before slow cooking for extra flavor.
- Add carrots and potatoes for a complete one-pot meal.
- Thicken the gravy with a cornstarch slurry if desired.
- Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
