Zesty Crock Pot Italian Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Zesty Crock Pot Italian Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 12-3 lbs boneless bottom round roast or 2 12-3 lbs chuck roast; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters; 2 cups baby carrots; 1 stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium plum tomato, diced; 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup; ½ cup water; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon vinegar

Servings: persons

2 12-3 lbs boneless bottom round roast or 2 12-3 lbs chuck roast
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
2 cups baby carrots
1 stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium plum tomato, diced
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
½ cup water
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon vinegar

1
Season the roast with the black pepper.
2
Put the potatoes, carrots, celery and tomato in a 3 1/2 quart crock pot.
3
Top with the roast.
4
Stir the soup, water, garlic, basil, oregano, parsley flakes and vinegar in a medium bowl.
5
Pour the soup mixture over the roast and vegetables.
6
Cover and cook on LOW for 10 to 12 hours or on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours or until the meat is fork-tender.
7
Remove the roast from the crock pot to a cutting board and let it stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
8
Thinly slice the roast and put on a serving platter.
9
Remove the vegetables with a slotted spoon and put on platter.
10
Pour the juices from the crock pot into a gravy boat and serve with he roast and vegetables.
11
Tip: For a thicker gravy, stir 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour in a small bowl.
12
Remove roast and vegetables from crock pot and stir the flour mixture into the juice.
13
Turn the heat to HIGH and cook for 10 minute or until the mixture boils and thickens.

133

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Protein

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 12-3 lbs boneless bottom round roast or 2 12-3 lbs chuck roast, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters, 2 cups baby carrots, and more.

Yes, Zesty Crock Pot 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.

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Zesty Crock Pot Italian Pot Roast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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