Hello everyone! This Italian pot roast is tender, flavorful, and fills your home with amazing smells. Perfect for busy days when you want a hearty meal waiting for you.
What You’ll Need
Main Ingredients:
- 3-4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Easy Steps
Prepare the Meat:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season roast with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Sear roast 4-5 minutes per side until browned. Set aside.
- In same skillet, cook onion and garlic 2-3 minutes until soft.
Build Your Slow Cooker: 5. Place seared roast in slow cooker. 6. Add cooked onion, garlic, carrots, and celery around the roast. 7. In a bowl, mix red wine, diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, oregano, basil, and bay leaf. 8. Pour sauce mixture over roast and vegetables.
Cook: 9. Cover and cook on LOW 8-10 hours or HIGH 4-6 hours. 10. Roast is done when it’s fork-tender and easily pulls apart.
Serve: 11. Remove roast and let rest 5 minutes. 12. Slice or shred the meat. 13. Serve with vegetables and sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Serving Tips
- Serve over mashed potatoes, polenta, or pasta
- The sauce is delicious soaked up with crusty bread
- Leftovers taste even better the next day
Simple Tips
- Don’t skip searing – it adds great flavor
- Use a good quality wine you’d drink
- Remove bay leaf before serving
- For thicker sauce, remove lid for last 30 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 8-10 hours | Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Calories: 350 kcal | Serves: 6
Enjoy this easy, delicious Italian comfort food!
