Crock Pot Beef Round Braised with Tomato Herbs

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this hearty and flavorful Crock Pot Beef Round Braised with Tomato Herbs! Perfectly suited for slow-cooking, this recipe combines a tender, juicy beef round roast with a rich sauce of crushed tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a blend of herbs like oregano and basil, all simmered to perfection in a crock pot. A quick sear locks in the beef's juices before it slow-cooks for hours, allowing the flavors to meld into a comforting, melt-in-your-mouth dish. Serve this savory classic over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or fluffy rice, and don’t forget the fresh parsley for a bright finish. With minimal prep and an aroma that fills your home all day, this slow-cooker beef braise is as easy as it is irresistible. Perfect for cozy family dinners or effortless meal prep!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef round roast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the beef round roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sear the beef roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the seared roast to the crock pot.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the crock pot.

Step 4

To the crock pot, add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, and optional fresh thyme leaves. Stir gently to combine.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot with a lid and set it to cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.

Step 6

Once cooked, remove the bay leaf and discard. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 7

For serving, slice or shred the beef as desired. Serve the beef and tomato herb sauce over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 8

Enjoy your flavorful Crock Pot Beef Round Braised with Tomato Herbs!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2638.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3923.1

Total Fat 207.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1200.7mg	0%
Sodium 4233.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.5g	0%
Total Sugars 33.8g
Protein 414.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 434.6mg	0%
Iron 46.0mg	0%
Potassium 7815.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.3%

Protein: 43.8%

Carbs: 6.9%