How To Make Italian Pot Roast / Slow Cooker / Italian Recipe

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth reduces calories and is vegan-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still suitable for cooking.

beef chuck roast

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are less expensive and still flavorful.

With a sharp knife, cut 4 slits in beef roast; stuff slits with half the garlic.

Generously season beef with 1 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.

In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat, swirling to coat bottom of pan.

Cook beef until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

In a 5-quart slow cooker, combine beef, onion, potatoes, tomatoes and puree, rosemary, and remaining garlic.

Cover; cook on high setting until meat is fork-tender, about 6 hours, or 8 to 9 hours on low setting.

Transfer meat to a cutting board and slice.

To serve, divide beef and vegetables among bowls; generously spoon sauce over top.

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