Slow-Cooked Super-Saucy Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooked Super-Saucy Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 2 carrots, thickly sliced; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 1 stalk celery, thickly sliced; 28 ounces plum tomatoes, drained; 2 (5 1/2 ounce) cans tomato paste; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon dried rosemary; 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves; salt; pepper; 2 tablespoons sugar; 4 lbs beef roast (such as cross-rib or blade roast)

Servings: persons

8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, thickly sliced
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery, thickly sliced
28 ounces plum tomatoes, drained
2 (5 1/2 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
4 lbs beef roast (such as cross-rib or blade roast)

1
Place mushrooms, garlic, carrots, onion, celery, plum tomatoes, and tomato paste in the bowl of a slow cooker.
2
Add seasonings and sugar.
3
Stir to evenly mix.
4
Place meat in slow cooker and spoon vegetable mixture over top.
5
Cover and cook until beef is fork tender, 5 to 6 hours on high or 8 to 10 hours on low.
6
Remove beef to a cutting board and let stand 5 minutes,then thickly slice.
7
Serve with one-third of sauce.
8
You can thicken remaining sauce to use for pasta by pureeing half of it, then stirring it back into chunky sauce.
9
Taste and add pinches of hot chili flakes if you like it spicy.

1457

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

131

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced, 5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, 2 carrots, thickly sliced, 1 onion, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooked Super-Saucy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Slow-Cooked Super-Saucy Pot Roast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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