Italian Pot Roast with Hearty Tomato Sauce

🍅🥩 Italian Pot Roast Slow Cooker

🔹️ Ingredients:

👉 3–4 lb beef chuck roast

👉 2 tbsp olive oil

👉 1 tsp salt

👉 1/2 tsp black pepper

👉 1 tsp garlic powder

👉 1 tsp Italian seasoning

👉 1 medium onion, sliced

👉 3 cloves garlic, minced

👉 2 carrots, cut into chunks

👉 2 cups crushed tomatoes

👉 1 cup beef broth

👉 1/4 cup tomato paste

👉 1 tsp dried basil

👉 1 tsp dried oregano

👉 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

👉 Fresh parsley (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Directions:

◾️ Preheat: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

◾️ Season & sear: Rub roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Sear on all sides until browned (3–4 mins per side).

◾️ Load slow cooker: Place onion, garlic, and carrots in the bottom. Add seared roast on top.

◾️ Add sauce: Pour in crushed tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes.

◾️ Cook: Cover and cook on Low 8–9 hrs or High 4–5 hrs.

◾️ Serve: Shred or slice roast and serve with rich tomato sauce over mashed potatoes, pasta, or polenta. Garnish with parsley 🌿.

✅ Melt-in-your-mouth, hearty & full of Italian flavors! 🇮🇹✨