Description
This Italian Pot Roast Slow Cooker brings rich, comforting flavors right to your table with minimal effort. The beef slow cooks in a savory tomato and beef broth sauce, infused with garlic, herbs, and vegetables until melt-in-your-mouth tender. It’s the perfect hearty dinner for busy days or a cozy weekend meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the roast with salt and pepper, then sear it on all sides until browned, about 4–5 minutes per side.
- Remove the roast and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Place the roast into the slow cooker. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.
- In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, and bay leaf. Pour over the roast and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or high for 4–6 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
- Remove the bay leaf. Let the roast rest before slicing. Serve with the vegetables and sauce, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, remove the lid in the last 30 minutes to let it reduce.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Italian pot roast, slow cooker beef, crockpot roast, comfort food, Italian dinner