Crock Pot Italian Pot Roast

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Elevate your comfort food game with this Crock Pot Italian Pot Roast—a melt-in-your-mouth chuck roast infused with rich Mediterranean flavors. Slow-cooked to perfection over eight hours, this hearty dish combines tender beef with a medley of caramelized onions, garlic, carrots, and celery, all simmered in a savory broth of diced tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and Italian seasoning. The result is a wonderfully aromatic and deeply flavorful one-pot meal that's ideal for busy weekdays or a cozy Sunday dinner. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes, buttery polenta, or paired with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the luscious juices. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this crock pot classic is perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 3 pounds chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 4 cloves garlic cloves
• 4 medium carrots
• 3 stalks celery stalks
• 14 ounces diced tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Season the chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer the roast to the crock pot.

3. Peel and thinly slice the yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves. Cut the carrots and celery into 1-inch chunks.

4. In the same skillet used to sear the roast, sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Transfer the onion and garlic to the crock pot.

5. Layer the carrots and celery around the chuck roast in the crock pot.

6. Pour the diced tomatoes and beef broth over the roast. Add the Italian seasoning and balsamic vinegar. Stir to combine the liquids slightly.

7. Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours (or high heat for 4-5 hours) until the roast is fork-tender.

8. Once cooked, taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

9. Sprinkle the pot roast with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

10. Serve the Italian pot roast with your favorite side dishes, such as mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (432.6g)

Calories		605
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		35.5 g	45%
	Saturated Fat	13.4 g	67%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	1.7 g
Cholesterol		209 mg	70%
Sodium		1387 mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate		12.1 g	4%
	Dietary Fiber	3.0 g	11%
	Total Sugars	6.1 g
Protein		61.0 g	122%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		79 mg	6%
Iron		8.2 mg	46%
Potassium		1123 mg	24%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1908 cal (52.0%%)

Protein: 1465 cal (39.9%%)

Carbs: 294 cal (8.0%%)