Slow Cooker Tomato Onion Chuck Roast

Slow Cooker Tomato Onion Chuck Roast

There is nothing better than coming home to a slow cooker filled with tender, juicy beef and a rich homemade-style gravy. This Slow Cooker Tomato Onion Chuck Roast turns a few simple ingredients into an incredibly comforting dinner with almost no hands-on preparation.

A hearty chuck roast is slowly cooked with condensed tomato soup, sweet yellow onions, savory onion soup mix, and beef broth. As the roast cooks, the onions soften and the ingredients blend together into a rich tomato-onion gravy that is perfect spooned over mashed potatoes or buttery egg noodles.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This recipe is ideal for busy days because there is no need to brown the roast first. Everything goes directly into the slow cooker, making preparation quick and simple.

The long, gentle cooking time is especially well suited to chuck roast. This cut contains connective tissue that gradually breaks down during slow cooking, helping the beef become tender enough to shred easily with a fork.

Ingredients

• 1 (3–4 lbs) raw beef chuck roast
• 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed tomato soup
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced thickly
• 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
• 1 cup low-sodium beef broth

How to Make Slow Cooker Tomato Onion Chuck Roast