Zesty Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast Recipes

SLOW-COOKER ZESTY ITALIAN POT ROAST

Steps:

• Heat dressing in large deep skillet on medium-high heat. Add roast; cook 5 min. on each side or until evenly browned on both sides.
• Place browned roast in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray; top with carrots, onions and bay leaves.
• Mix remaining ingredients until blended; pour over ingredients in slow cooker. Cover with lid.
• Cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours (or on HIGH 5 to 6 hours).
• Remove and discard bay leaves. Transfer roast to platter; top with vegetables and sauce.

BEST EVER SLOW COOKER ITALIAN BEEF ROAST

Steps:

• Place beef chuck roast into a slow cooker and scatter onion quarters around the meat. Pour the beef broth over the meat and sprinkle the au jus mix, Italian salad dressing mix, salt, and black pepper over the roast.
• Cover cooker, set on Low, and cook until meat is very tender, 6 to 8 hours.

ZESTY SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN POT ROAST

Steps:

• Place the potatoes, carrots, celery and tomato into a 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. Season the beef with the black pepper. Place the beef into the cooker.
• Stir the soup, water, garlic, basil, oregano, parsley and vinegar in a small bowl. Pour the soup mixture over the beef and vegetables.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 10 to 11 hours** or until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are tender.
• *To roast garlic, place 1 whole garlic bulb onto a square of aluminum foil. Drizzle with vegetable oil. Wrap the foil tightly around the garlic. Roast at 350 degrees F. for 45 minutes or until the garlic is soft. Peel and chop the garlic.
• **Or on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours.
• Tip: For thicker gravy, mix 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth. Remove the beef and vegetables from the cooker. Stir the flour mixture into the cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 10 minutes or until the mixture boils and thickens.

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN POT ROAST

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, brown meat on all sides; drain. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic. Cut roast in half; transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker., Top with the carrots, mushrooms, potatoes and onions. In a bowl, whisk gravy mix and tomato juice; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low until tender, 7-1/2 to 8 hours., Freeze option: Freeze cooled beef and vegetable mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently.

ITALIAN POT ROAST

Steps:

• Cut roast in half. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the tomatoes, onion, wine, salt, basil, oregano, garlic and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with meat.

ZESTY SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN POT ROAST

Steps:

• Place potatoes, carrots, and celery in bottom of slow cooker.
• Season roast with pepper and place on top.
• Mix soup, water, oregano, and thyme.
• Pour over roast and vegetables.
• Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours.

ZESTY SLOW COOKER ITALIAN POT ROAST

Steps:

• Place potatoes, carrots, and celery in bottom of slow cooker.
• Season roast with pepper and place on top.
• Mix soup and water.
• Pour over roast and vegetables.
• Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours.
• •For a thicker gravy: Combine 1/4 cup flour and 1/2 cup water until smooth. Remove beef and vegetables and keep warm. Stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes or until thickened.