Crock Pot Beef Round Braised with Tomato Herbs
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this hearty and flavorful Crock Pot Beef Round Braised with Tomato Herbs! Perfectly suited for slow-cooking, this recipe combines a tender, juicy beef round roast with a rich sauce of crushed tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a blend of herbs like oregano and basil, all simmered to perfection in a crock pot. A quick sear locks in the beef's juices before it slow-cooks for hours, allowing the flavors to meld into a comforting, melt-in-your-mouth dish. Serve this savory classic over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or fluffy rice, and don’t forget the fresh parsley for a bright finish. With minimal prep and an aroma that fills your home all day, this slow-cooker beef braise is as easy as it is irresistible. Perfect for cozy family dinners or effortless meal prep!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef round roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
Pat the beef round roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sear the beef roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the seared roast to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the crock pot.
To the crock pot, add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, and optional fresh thyme leaves. Stir gently to combine.
Cover the crock pot with a lid and set it to cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
Once cooked, remove the bay leaf and discard. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
For serving, slice or shred the beef as desired. Serve the beef and tomato herb sauce over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Enjoy your flavorful Crock Pot Beef Round Braised with Tomato Herbs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3923 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 207.2 g | 266% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.0 g | 360% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1201 mg | 400% | |
| Sodium | 4234 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.5 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.8 g | ||
| Protein | 414.4 g | 829% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 435 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 46.0 mg | 256% | |
| Potassium | 7816 mg | 166% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
