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Cozy Crockpot Pot Roast Recipe with Caramelized Onion Gravy and Root Vegetables

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A comforting slow-cooked beef chuck roast with caramelized onion gravy and hearty root vegetables, perfect for cozy dinners and easy meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 lb beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil (for searing)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth (optional)
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 fresh thyme sprigs or 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 medium red potatoes, quartered
  • 1 small turnip, peeled and cubed (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 4-5 minutes on each side until a rich brown crust forms.
  3. Remove the roast and lower heat to medium. Add butter, sliced onions, and sugar to the pan. Stir occasionally for 20-25 minutes until onions are golden brown and fragrant.
  4. Deglaze the pan with red wine or a splash of beef broth, scraping browned bits off the pan bottom.
  5. Place the seared roast in the crockpot. Surround with carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and turnip. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir gently.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or on high for about 5 hours until meat is fork-tender and vegetables are softened.
  7. Remove meat and vegetables, keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid if needed.
  8. Stir caramelized onions into the crockpot liquid. Sprinkle flour over the liquid and whisk well. Cook on high with lid off for 10-15 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. Add more broth if too thick.
  9. Slice or shred the pot roast, ladle caramelized onion gravy over the top, and serve with root vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Caramelizing onions separately adds rich depth to the gravy. Searing the meat before slow cooking enhances flavor and texture. Deglaze the pan to incorporate flavorful browned bits. Use cornstarch instead of flour for gluten-free gravy. Avoid overcooking root vegetables to maintain texture. Use an instant-read thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 190°F for tender shredding.

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Keywords: pot roast, crockpot, slow cooker, caramelized onion gravy, root vegetables, beef chuck roast, comfort food, easy dinner

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