Crock Pot Italian Pot Roast

Elevate your comfort food game with this Crock Pot Italian Pot Roast—a melt-in-your-mouth chuck roast infused with rich Mediterranean flavors. Slow-cooked to perfection over eight hours, this hearty dish combines tender beef with a medley of caramelized onions, garlic, carrots, and celery, all simmered in a savory broth of diced tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and Italian seasoning. The result is a wonderfully aromatic and deeply flavorful one-pot meal that's ideal for busy weekdays or a cozy Sunday dinner. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes, buttery polenta, or paired with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the luscious juices. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this crock pot classic is perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 4 cloves garlic cloves
• 4 medium carrots
• 3 stalks celery stalks
• 14 ounces diced tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Season the chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer the roast to the crock pot.

Step 3

Peel and thinly slice the yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves. Cut the carrots and celery into 1-inch chunks.

Step 4

In the same skillet used to sear the roast, sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Transfer the onion and garlic to the crock pot.

Step 5

Layer the carrots and celery around the chuck roast in the crock pot.

Step 6

Pour the diced tomatoes and beef broth over the roast. Add the Italian seasoning and balsamic vinegar. Stir to combine the liquids slightly.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours (or high heat for 4-5 hours) until the roast is fork-tender.

Step 8

Once cooked, taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Sprinkle the pot roast with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 10

Serve the Italian pot roast with your favorite side dishes, such as mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2620.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3638.2

Total Fat 213.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.6g
Cholesterol 1251.9mg	0%
Sodium 9179.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.0g	0%
Total Sugars 36.1g
Protein 366.2g	0%

Vitamin D 54.4IU	0%
Calcium 570.7mg	0%
Iron 50.9mg	0%
Potassium 6653.0mg	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: 52.3%

Protein: 39.9%

Carbs: 7.8%