How to Make French Onion Beef Roast

Nothing smells better than a beef roast cooking in the slow cooker! Easily prepare this in the morning and reap the rewards at night.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 lb. boneless beef chuck roast
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 can French onion soup
• 1 package onion soup mix
• 1 small can mushrooms, drained
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• Slow Cooker

1. Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. On a large plate, spread the 1/4 cup of flour. Dredge or roll the roast in the flour, making sure the sides are covered in flour.

3. Place the roast in the skillet and brown on all sides.

4. Transfer the roast to the slow cooker. Cook on the Low setting.

5. Reduce the heat on the skillet to medium-low. Stir in the 2 Tbsp. of flour into the skillet and stir until it mixes smoothly with the roast drippings. Cook about 1 minute.

6. Add the soup, dry soup mix, and mushrooms to the skillet. Stir and bring to a boil.

7. Pour the soup mixture into the slow cooker.

8. Cover and cook the roast 8-10 hours on Low or until the meat pulls apart easily with a fork.