Best Ever Slow Cooker Italian Beef Roast

Give your standard roast beef an Italian makeover with the Best Ever Slow Cooker Italian Beef Roast recipe. You get all the ease and convenience of a slow cooker recipe with a savory flavor twist that will give your roast dinners some real pizzazz.

FAQs:

Q. What flavors compliment the roast? A. This slow-cooker Italian beef roast is complemented by a savory blend of sweet Italian-style flavors. The tomato paste, red wine, garlic, sugar, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, and celery seed provide a unique and flavorful combination that will add delicious depth and richness to the roast.

Q. What is the best way to season the roast? A. Generously seasoning the roast with freshly ground sea salt and black pepper is the best way to bring out the full range of flavors. Additionally, rubbing a tablespoon of Italian seasoning onto the roast will enhance the flavor.

Q. How do I know when the roast is done? A. To determine if the roast is done, insert an instant-read thermometer into the center and check that it has reached an internal temperature of 140° F.

Best Ever Slow Cooker Italian Beef Roast

3.1 from 21 votes
Recipe by Addrecipes
Course: Roast, Dinner, LunchCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

5

hours 

20

minutes
Total time

5

hours 

40

minutes

This extraordinary slow cooker Italian beef roast is one of the tastiest recipes you’ll ever make! Laced with sweet Italian flavors and cooked to perfection, it’s guaranteed to become a family favorite. This is an easy entrée that requires minimal prep and yields an incredibly tender and flavorful beef roast that’s bound to make your mouth water. This dish is sure to please the entire family!

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) beef chuck roast

  • 1 onion, quartered

  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth

  • 1 (1 ounce) packet dry au jus mix

  • 1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian salad dressing mix (such as Good Seasons®)

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  • 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.

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