Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast Recipe

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Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast Recipe

Italian style pot roast, cooked in the slow cooker! Tender, juicy, and oh so delicious, this roast is made for cozy dinners at home.

Prep Time15

Cook Time8

Total Time8 15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: chuck roast, crock pot, pot roast, Slow Cooker

Servings:

Calories: 75kcal

Ingredients

1 onion sliced
1 pound carrots peeled and chopped
3-4 ounds chuck roast
1 packet Italian dressing seasoning mix
1 packet brown gravy mix
2 cups beef broth
2 zucchini cut into large chunks
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Optional

14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced garlic

Instructions

Add the sliced onion and chopped carrots to the bottom of a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker.
Pour the beef broth over the vegetables.
Place the chuck roast on top.
Sprinkle the Italian dressing mix and brown gravy mix evenly over the roast.
Arrange the zucchini on top of the roast, keeping it mostly above the broth.
Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over everything.
If using, add the diced tomatoes and minced garlic.
Cover and cook on Low for 8–10 hours, or until the roast is fork-tender.
Shred or slice the roast and serve with the vegetables and plenty of the flavorful cooking juices.

Notes

Chuck roast is the best cut for slow cooking because it becomes incredibly tender as it cooks.
Keeping the zucchini above the liquid helps prevent it from becoming too soft.
The optional tomatoes and garlic create a richer, more robust Italian-style sauce.
Leftovers are delicious served over pasta, tucked into toasted rolls, or spooned over creamy mashed potatoes.

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