Crockpot Italian Roast

Transform your weeknight meals with this savory and effortlessly comforting Crockpot Italian Roast. Featuring tender beef chuck roast slow-cooked to perfection alongside hearty vegetables like carrots and baby potatoes, this recipe is bursting with rich Italian flavors thanks to a bold blend of crushed tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and Italian seasoning. The secret lies in the initial searing of the meat, locking in its juices before it simmers low and slow for eight hours, creating a fork-tender, melt-in-your-mouth roast. Ideal for busy days, this one-pot wonder is both easy to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch, and serve this crowd-pleaser straight from the crockpot to your table for a meal that’s as satisfying as it is simple. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this Italian-inspired slow-cooked roast is sure to be a hit!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef chuck roast
• 1 large, diced onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 4 medium, cut into chunks carrots
• 1.5 lbs baby potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp, chopped (optional, for garnish) fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Sear the roast in the hot skillet until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Place the diced onion, minced garlic, carrots, and baby potatoes at the bottom of your crockpot.

Step 5

Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables.

Step 6

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.

Step 7

Pour the tomato mixture over the roast and vegetables in the crockpot.

Step 8

Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.

Step 9

Once cooked, remove the beef from the crockpot and shred with two forks if desired.

Step 10

Serve the shredded beef with the vegetables and spoon some of the cooking juices over the top.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3226.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4518.8

Total Fat 303.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 113.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 1983.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 196.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.6g	0%
Total Sugars 43.2g
Protein 271.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 528.8mg	0%
Iron 47.9mg	0%
Potassium 8893.2mg	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: 59.3%

Protein: 23.6%

Carbs: 17.1%