Italian Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Italian Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8-oz.) package sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 large sweet onion, cut in half and sliced; 1 (3- to 4-lb.) boneless chuck roast, trimmed; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (1-oz.) envelope dry onion soup mix; 1 (14-oz.) can beef broth; 1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 (8-oz.) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large sweet onion, cut in half and sliced
1 (3- to 4-lb.) boneless chuck roast, trimmed
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (1-oz.) envelope dry onion soup mix
1 (14-oz.) can beef broth
1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons cornstarch

1
Place mushrooms and onion in a lightly greased 5-to 6-qt. slow cooker.
2
Sprinkle roast with pepper. Cook roast in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
3
Place roast on top of mushrooms and onion in slow cooker. Sprinkle onion soup mix over roast; pour beef broth and tomato sauce over roast. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours or until meat shreds easily with a fork.
4
Transfer roast to a cutting board; cut into large chunks, removing any large pieces of fat. Keep roast warm.
5
Skim fat from juices in slow cooker; stir in tomato paste and Italian seasoning. Stir together cornstarch and 2 Tbsp. water in a small bowl until smooth; add to juices in slow cooker, stirring until blended. Increase slow cooker heat to HIGH. Cover and cook 40 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Stir in roast.
6
For an easy side, saute 2 cups diced zucchini, 1 cup frozen sweet peas, and 1/2 cup diced onion in 3 Tbsp. olive oil until tender. Toss with 20 oz. hot cooked cheese-and-spinach tortellini,and 1/2 cup each shredded Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8-oz.) package sliced fresh mushrooms, 1 large sweet onion, cut in half and sliced, 1 (3- to 4-lb.) boneless chuck roast, trimmed, 1 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, 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.

Italian Pot Roast

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