Spicy Italian Pot Roast
Our team was seriously impressed by the deep flavors in this easy-to-make roast. Pop it into the slow cooker before you head to work and come home to a comforting meal. Make sure you check all your ingredients to ensure they are Whole30 compliant.
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Ingredients
- 1 2½-lb chuck roast
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper (TRY: Simply Organic Ground Black Pepper)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb fingerling potatoes
- 1 lb carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 yellow onions, coarsely chopped4 cups beef broth or beef bone broth1 28-oz BPA-free can diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 16-oz jar sliced pepperoncini, drained, half of liquid reserved
- 1 tspx07Italian seasoning (TRY: Simply Organic Italian Seasoning)
- 1 tbsp paprika (TRY: Simply Organic Paprika)
- ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper, optional (TRY: Simply Organic Ground Cayenne Pepper)
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 tx07bay leaf (TRY: Simply Organic Bay Leaves)
chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Preparation
- Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. In a large heavy skillet on medium, heat oil. Add roast and cook until browned on both sides, about 6 minutes.
- Transfer roast to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add potatoes, carrots, onions, broth, tomatoes, pepperoncini with reserved liquid, Italian seasoning, paprika, cayenne (if using), garlic and bay leaf.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4½ to 5 hours. Discard bay leaf.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer meat and vegetables to a platter; drizzle with cooking liquid and sprinkle with parsley.
Note: This roast can also be served as a stew. Simply break up the cooked roast into smaller chunks. Divide the roast, vegetables and cooking liquid among bowls and sprinkle servings with parsley.
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Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1/6 of recipe
- Calories 662
- Carbohydrate Content 34 g
- Cholesterol Content 172 mg
- Fat Content 39 g
- Fiber Content 7 g
- Protein Content 43 g
- Saturated Fat Content 14 g
- Sodium Content 1877 mg
- Sugar Content 12 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 18 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 2 g