Mediterranean Pot Roast Dinner | Slow Cooker Meal

beef chuck roast

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork shoulder is often less expensive and chicken thighs provide a leaner option.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol, while white wine can be less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Homemade broth is healthier, while vegetable broth can be less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper.

Sear the roast in the pot until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Remove the roast and set aside.

Add chopped onions, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.

Add beef broth, tomatoes, oregano, thyme, bay leaves, and lemon juice; stir to combine.

Return the roast to the pot, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid.

Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.

Cook for 3-4 hours, until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.

Add potatoes during the last hour of cooking.

Once done, remove the roast and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Serve garnished with fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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