Slow Cooker Italian Style Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Italian Style Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon; 1 boneless chuck-eye roast, tied (5-6 lbs.); 2 medium onions, chopped; 4 carrots; 6 garlic cloves; 1 ½ cups dry red wine; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 12 ounce dried porcini mushrooms; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves; 2 bay leaves; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 ¾ cups low sodium beef broth; 2 cups low sodium chicken broth

Servings: persons

8 slices bacon
1 boneless chuck-eye roast, tied (5-6 lbs.)
2 medium onions, chopped
4 carrots
6 garlic cloves
1 ½ cups dry red wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
12 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
2 bay leaves
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 ¾ cups low sodium beef broth
2 cups low sodium chicken broth

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Cook bacon until crisp.
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Save the bacon fat.
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Season roast with salt and pepper.
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Brown roast in a skillet on all sides in 2 teaspoons of bacon fat.
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Put roast in slow cooker.
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In your skillet, add remaining 2 tsps.
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bacon fat (if you don't have enough, use vegetable oil).
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Cook onions, carrots, and garlic until lightly browned.
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Add wine, tomato paste, mushrooms, red pepper flakes, oregano, and bay leaves.
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Turn the heat to high and simmer until wine is reduced by half, 8 - 10 minutes.
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Add tomatoes and bring to a boil.
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Pour over the roast.
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Add beef and chicken broth.
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Cover and cook on low for 9 - 10 hours or high for 6 - 7 hours, until meat is tender.
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Remove meat, skim fat from liquid, and puree until smooth.
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Season with salt and pepper.

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 slices bacon, 1 boneless chuck-eye roast, tied (5-6 lbs.), 2 medium onions, chopped, 4 carrots, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Italian Style 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 Cooker Italian Style Pot Roast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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