slow cooker shredded beef in a rich onion gravy — similar to a French onion–style pot roast. Here’s a full, flavorful recipe you can make at home:

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🥩 Slow Cooker French Onion Shredded Beef

📝 Ingredients

• 3–4 lb chuck roast

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 2 large onions, thinly sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup beef broth

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional but adds depth)

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 packet onion soup mix (optional for extra flavor)

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for thickening, optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Sear the Beef (Recommended)

1. Season roast with salt and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Sear roast 3–4 minutes per side until browned.

4. Transfer to slow cooker.

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2️⃣ Build the Flavor

1. In the same pan, sauté onions 5–7 minutes until softened.

2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

3. Pour in beef broth to deglaze pan, scraping up brown bits.

4. Stir in Worcestershire, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, thyme, and onion soup mix.

5. Pour mixture over roast in slow cooker.

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3️⃣ Slow Cook

• LOW for 8–9 hours
  or

• HIGH for 4–5 hours

Cook until beef is fall-apart tender.

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4️⃣ Shred & Thicken

1. Remove beef and shred with two forks.

2. Return to slow cooker.

3. If you want thicker gravy: mix cornstarch + water and stir in. Cook 15–20 minutes more until thickened.

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🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Over mashed potatoes

• On toasted hoagie rolls with melted provolone (French onion sandwiches)

• Over rice or egg noodles

• Stuffed in baked potatoes

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🔥 Extra Flavor Tips

• Add sliced mushrooms for more depth.

• Stir in a tablespoon of butter at the end for richness.

• Top sandwiches with Swiss or provolone and broil until bubbly.

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If you’d like, I can also give you:

• An Instant Pot version

• A 5-ingredient shortcut version

• Or a no-onion gravy version 😊