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an onion soup pot roast from the slow cooker, shown on a serving platter with vegetables

Slow Cooker Onion Soup Pot Roast

Diana Rattray
Use dry onion soup mix or a can of French onion soup for this delicious and easy slow cooker onion soup pot roast. You'll repeat this recipe again and again!
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Servings 6 servings
Calories 441
Course Beef, Slow Cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pot roast, lean chuck, about 3 pounds
  • 2 to 3 pounds red potatoes, small , scrubbed and peeled, halved
  • 4 large carrots, halved lengthwise and sliced into 3-inch lengths
  • 1 10.5-ounce can cream of mushroom soup, 10 3/4 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 pkt onion soup mix, *
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or flour and 2 tablespoons water, optional

Instructions

  • Place the pot roast in the slow cooker.
  • Arrange the potatoes and carrots around the roast.
  • Combine the soup, onion soup mix, and beef broth, and then pour the mixture over the roast and potatoes.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour.
  • Turn to LOW and cook for 6 to 8 hours longer, or until the roast is very tender.
  • Defat the liquids and pour them into a saucepan; bring to a boil. Continue boiling for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until reduced slightly and the flavors are concentrated.
  • If a thicker sauce is desired, combine 1 tablespoon of flour or cornstarch with 1 or 2 tablespoons of water. Mix until smooth; stir into the boiling broth and continue cooking until thickened.

Notes

*You may replace the onion soup mix and beef broth with a 10.5-ounce can of condensed French onion soup.

Nutrition

Calories: 441kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 46gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 725mgPotassium: 1510mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 8029IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 5mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword onion soup mix, slow cooker pot roast
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