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Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast comes together in minutes and will permeate your house with the aromas of rosemary, garlic and red wine while it cooks.

Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast - The Lemon Bowl

March is going to be a busy travel month and, in fact, I have three business trips in the first two weeks alone. Fortunately, my boys get to join me on one and my youngest sister will be with me on another so I am looking forward to many exciting adventures.

Whenever I leave town, I like to stock the fridge with plenty of ready-to-eat meals that my husband or babysitter can quickly reheat. One of the not-so-secret reasons Rich doesn’t mind me leaving is because it gives him the opportunity to eat his favorite foods (read: pizza and burgers.)

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Slow Cooker Italian Beef Roast - The Lemon Bowl

To break up the fast food rotation, Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast is one of my favorite meals to prepare for them. Seasoned with fresh rosemary, lots of garlic and dry red wine, this pot roast is always a huge hit and usually lasts at least a couple days.

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To lock in the juices, I quickly sear the roast with my Crock-Pot that has a super convenient stove-top-safe insert. The flavor of the finished dish intensifies over time which is one reason I love making when I travel. Serve with whipped sweet potatoes, garlic roasted yukon golds or a loaf of crusty Italian bread.

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Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast - The Lemon Bowl
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Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 20 mins
 
Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast comes together in minutes and will permeate your house with the aromas of rosemary, garlic and red wine while it cooks.
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 366 kcal
Author: Liz DellaCroce
Ingredients
  • 1 three pound beef roast chuck will produce the most tender result
  • 5 teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled left whole
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 4 celery stalks quartered
  • 2 carrots peeled and quartered
  • 32 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth
  • fresh parsley to serve
US Measurements - Convert to Metric
Instructions
  1. Take the beef roast out of the refrigerator and let come to room temperature by sitting on the counter 10-15 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle roast evenly with 3 teaspoons kosher salt and all of the pepper.
  3. Heat a Dutch oven or large pan over high heat (or insert of Slow Cooker with Stove Top Browning) then add olive oil.
  4. Sear beef roast on all sides, rotating every 3-4 minutes, so that it forms a golden brown crust on all sides. Remove from pan and place in slow cooker if you didn't use the stove-top-safe slow cooker insert.
  5. Add all remaining ingredients to the slow cooker: garlic, rosemary, celery, carrots, tomatoes, beef broth, wine and remaining 2 teaspoons of kosher salt.
  6. Heat on Low for 8 Hours.
  7. To serve, remove beef from slow cooker and let rest 10 minutes. Shred with fork is slice against the grain. Serve with vegetables on the side and fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 Calories from Fat 121
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.4g 21%
Saturated Fat 3.9g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.5g
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 1511mg 63%
Total Carbohydrates 7.8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7%
Sugars 3.5g
Protein 46.6g 93%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  2. My husband is on a sodium restricted diet. Does you have any suggestions for replacing the salt but not losing flavor?
    Thanks in advance

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  3. I made this for Sunday supper for my family and it was a hit. When I took the meat out, I used the immersion blender to puree the vegetables and added a little cornstarch slurry. Turned the slow cooker onto high for about 10 minutes and we had a lovely sauce to serve with the mashed potatoes. Thanks!

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  5. I love a good pot roast, and this one sure sounds delicious! I also think it’s super nice that you stock the house before you go. Hope you have awesome trips, and can’t wait to see you on one of them ;)

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  13. Baseball season officially started. So with Paul playing in his adult league, Trevor playing in Single A….AND Paul coaching little league. My life ceases to exist for the next several months. Bring on the crock pot recipes. LOVE this one!

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  17. I hardly make pot roast, I did not grow up with it so I’m just not used to cooking it. Slow cooker seems the way to go! Larry and his parents would really love this. Looks delish!

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