Zesty Crock Pot Italian Pot Roast

Transform weeknight dinners with this Zesty Crock Pot Italian Pot Roast—a mouthwatering slow-cooked masterpiece that’s as comforting as it is flavorful. Featuring a tender, fall-apart beef chuck roast enveloped in a robust tomato-based sauce with bold Italian seasonings, garlic, and a hint of optional red wine, this recipe creates a harmonious medley of flavors. The addition of carrots and baby potatoes makes it a complete one-pot meal that’s both hearty and wholesome. Perfect for busy days, this slow cooker recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep and lets the crock pot do all the work, filling your home with irresistible aromas all day long. Serve it with a drizzle of the rich cooking liquid and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an elevated, Italian-inspired dinner your family will adore.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 0.5 cup dry red wine (optional)
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 medium carrots, cut into chunks
• 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season it with salt and pepper on all sides.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the roast to the crock pot.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and optional red wine into the skillet. Stir in the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then pour it over the roast in the crock pot.

Step 5

Add the carrots and baby potatoes around the sides of the roast in the crock pot.

Step 6

Cover and cook on the LOW setting for 8 hours, or until the roast is fork-tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

Step 7

Carefully remove the roast to a cutting board and slice or shred it. Arrange the meat and vegetables on a serving platter.

Step 8

Spoon some of the cooking liquid over the roast and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3544.5 grams (3544.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4610

Total Fat 303.90g	390%
Saturated Fat 113.90g	570%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 1021mg	340%
Sodium 4327mg	188%
Total Carbohydrate 194.20g	71%
Dietary Fiber 33.80g	121%
Total Sugars 43.40g
Protein 272.40g	545%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 511mg	39%
Iron 50mg	277%
Potassium 9375mg	199%

*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: 59.4%

Protein: 23.7%

Carbs: 16.9%