Description
A savory and comforting slow-cooked beef roast infused with garlic, rosemary, and rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lb chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 2–3 large pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry red wine or 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano, or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the roast generously with salt and pepper, and heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Preheat your slow cooker on low.
- Sear the roast pieces until browned on all sides, about 3–4 minutes per side; then transfer the meat to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, add the onion and sauté until translucent, then add garlic and mushrooms to sauté until they release their liquids and begin to brown.
- Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and wine or vinegar. Add rosemary and oregano, then bring to a simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Pour the tomato-herb mixture over the seared roast in the slow cooker and add sliced bell pepper if using.
- Cook on low for 8–9 hours or on high for 4–5 hours, until meat shreds easily with a fork. Shred the meat in the last 30 minutes of cooking and return to the sauce.
- Skim off excess fat if desired, stir in chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra caramelization, briefly broil the shredded roast to crisp edges before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: slow cooker, beef roast, Italian, easy dinner, comfort food
