Top-Rated Italian Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Top-Rated Italian Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches); 6 whole peppercorns; 4 whole cloves; 3 whole allspice berries; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 pounds); 2 celery ribs, sliced; 2 medium carrots, sliced; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup dry sherry or reduced-sodium beef broth; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Hot cooked egg noodles and minced parsley, optional

Servings: persons

1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
6 whole peppercorns
4 whole cloves
3 whole allspice berries
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 pounds)
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup dry sherry or reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
Hot cooked egg noodles and minced parsley, optional

1
Place cinnamon stick, peppercorns, cloves and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose spices; tie securely with string.
2
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides; transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Add celery, carrots and spice bag.
3
Add onion to same skillet; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add sherry, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until liquid is reduced to 2/3 cup. Stir in tomatoes and salt; pour over roast and vegetables.
4
Cook, covered, on low 6-7 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Remove roast from slow cooker; keep warm. Discard spice bag; skim fat from sauce. Serve roast and sauce with noodles and parsley if desired.
5
Place sliced pot roast in freezer containers; top with sauce. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently and adding a little broth if necessary.

398

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches), 6 whole peppercorns, 4 whole cloves, 3 whole allspice berries, and more.

Yes, Top-Rated 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.

Top-Rated Italian Pot Roast

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