Herbed Italian Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Herbed Italian Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 1/2 lbs boneless chuck roast; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 1 large carrot, coarsely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup dry red wine; 28 ounces plum tomatoes (canned, crushed); 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 2 sprigs fresh basil; 2 sprigs fresh flat leaf parsley

Servings: persons

2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 1/2 lbs boneless chuck roast
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 large carrot, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup dry red wine
28 ounces plum tomatoes (canned, crushed)
1 sprig fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh basil
2 sprigs fresh flat leaf parsley

1
Mix the salt, pepper and oregano together and rub all over the roast. Set aside.
2
Heat the oil in a large skillet and brown the roast well on all sides. This is a really important step because it adds a lot of flavor through carmelization.
3
Transfer roast to the slow cooker or heavy duty oven roaster.
4
In the same skillet used to brown the roast, cook the onion, carrot, and garlic until the mixture is soft, then add them to the slow cooker or oven roaster.
5
Combine the wine and tomatoes in a bowl and add to the slow cooker or oven roaster.
6
Tie the rosemary basil and parsley together with kitchen string and add to the slow cooker or roaster. Mix the ingredients well, Cover and cook in slow cooker for 4-5 hours on high or 6 to 8 hours on low. For the oven roaster, cover with heavy duty foil and cook 3 to 4 hours or until fork tender.
7
When cooked, transfer the meat to a cutting board; cover and allow to stand for 20 minutes. Cut into slices and return the meat to the slow cooker or oven roaster just to reheat. Serve hot with some of the sauce.
8
The sauce is also good over pasta or rice.

205

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 2 1/2 lbs boneless chuck roast, and more.

Yes, Herbed Italian Pot Roast falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Herbed Italian Pot Roast

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