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Ingredients:
3-4 lbs chuck roast (or beef roast of choice)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 cup red wine (optional, can substitute with more broth)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
3-4 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp dried rosemary
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Steps to Make Pot Roast:
Sear the Beef:
Pat the beef roast dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
Prepare the Base:
In the same pan, sauté onions and garlic until soft. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
Deglaze with red wine (if using) and simmer for 3 minutes.
Combine Ingredients in the Slow Cooker:
Place the seared roast into the slow cooker. Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, carrots, celery, thyme, and rosemary. Pour the wine mixture over it.
Cook Low and Slow:
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