italian inspired pot roast with tomato gravy

San Angelo, TX
Updated on Jan 29, 2013

A delicious diversion for your everyday Pot Roast.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chuck roast
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes w/oregano, basil, and garlic
  • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • - **italian sausage links, opt
  • - **salt to taste

How To Make italian inspired pot roast with tomato gravy

  • Step 1
    Place roast in slow cooker. Add water and spices and diced can tomatoes, turn on to 300° or med heat. Simmer for about 2 hrs. Add Italian sausage links (optional). Simmer another hour or until roast is super tender.
  • Step 2
    When roast is done remove liquid to bowl and skim off fat. Add about 1 c of hot liquid to sauce pan and 1/4 c of flour and whisk together, make sure all lumps are removed. Add remaining liquid, I had about 2 c of liquid. Now in bowl mix together 2 tbsp of tomato paste and another cup of water. Add to sauce and stir in well. Let simmer about 5 min. Add salt to taste.
  • Step 3
    Place roast over pasta or garlic bread and spoon on sauce.

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Category: Beef
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Culture: Italian
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