Cracker Barrel Roast Beef

Step 1

Pat the roast dry and season it with the salt, pepper, garlic powder and dried oregano.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.  Once hot, add the chuck roast and sear the chuck roast for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.  Remove the roast from the skillet and place it in a slow cooker.

Step 3

Add the diced onions and sauté until the onions are soft (5-7 minutes).  Then transfer these ingredients to the slow cooker with the roast.

Step 4

Pour the French onion soup and beef broth on top.

Step 5

Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours until the roast is fork tender.

Step 6

Remove the roast from the crock pot and shred it with 2 forks.

Step 7

Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir this mixture into the juices in the crock pot. Cover and cook on high until the juices begin to thicken.

Step 8

Add the shredded beef back to the crock pot and stir it into the sauce to coat it with the sauce in the crock pot.

Step 9

Serve warm with your favorite sides and enjoy!