Spicy Italian Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Spicy Italian Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole 2.5 Pound, Rump Roast, Timmed Of All Excess Fat; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, For Rubbing; 2 pinches Kosher Salt, For Rubbing; 1 dash Black Pepper, For Rubbing; 1 can (14.5 Oz.) Diced Tomatoes, Undrained; 1 can 6 Oz Tomato Paste; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning; 1 Tablespoon Sugar; 1- 1/2 cup Pepperoncini Peppers, Chopped, 1/4 Cup Juice; 8 ounces, weight Baby Carrots; 1- 1/2 whole Onion, Sliced Into 1 Inch Slices

Servings: persons

1 whole 2.5 Pound, Rump Roast, Timmed Of All Excess Fat
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, For Rubbing
2 pinches Kosher Salt, For Rubbing
1 dash Black Pepper, For Rubbing
1 can (14.5 Oz.) Diced Tomatoes, Undrained
1 can 6 Oz Tomato Paste
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1- 1/2 cup Pepperoncini Peppers, Chopped, 1/4 Cup Juice
8 ounces, weight Baby Carrots
1- 1/2 whole Onion, Sliced Into 1 Inch Slices

1
Begin by rubbing the olive oil all over the roast.
2
Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
3
Brown both sides in a large pot over medium heat.
4
Transfer to slow cooker.
5
In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, Italian seasoning, and sugar.
6
Stir well.
7
Mix in the pepperoncini peppers.
8
Stir in the reserved juice.
9
Set aside.
10
Place the onion slices and carrots in the slow cooker with the roast.
11
Pour the sauce over the meat and veggies, combine well.
12
Cook over high heat for 1 hour.
13
Then switch to low for remaining 6 hours.
14
Remove roast from slow cooker, shred meat and serve with carrots and sauce.

134

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole 2.5 Pound, Rump Roast, Timmed Of All Excess Fat, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, For Rubbing, 2 pinches Kosher Salt, For Rubbing, 1 dash Black Pepper, For Rubbing, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Italian Pot Roast

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Variations & substitutions

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