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If you love classic comfort food, try this Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast — a simple, satisfying dish that fills the house with rich Italian aromas.

This recipe simmers a lean eye of round roast slowly in red wine and crushed tomatoes until the meat is fork-tender and infused with flavor.

Serve it over light Parmesan mashed potatoes, pasta or polenta. The sauce, enriched with onions, garlic, carrots and celery, makes a delicious topping and keeps the dish hearty without excess fat.

Skinny Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast
Skinny Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast

This version is slightly adapted from Diane Phillips’ cookbook Perfect Party Food. The lean eye of round roast holds its shape during the long, slow cooking, resulting in tender slices and a flavorful, vegetable-filled sauce.

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Italian-Style Slow Cooker Pot Roast (WW Friendly)

By Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living
This slow cooker Italian pot roast is classic comfort: hearty, homey, and easy to prepare.
Prep: 30
Cook: 7
Total: 7 30
Servings: 10

Equipment

  • Chef Knife
  • Skillet
  • 5- to 6-Quart Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 pound eye of round roast
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 4 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth

Instructions

  1. Ideal slow cooker size: 5- to 6-Quart.
  2. Sprinkle the garlic, salt and pepper over the roast and rub them in.
  3. Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the roast and brown on all sides, about 2–4 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the roast from the skillet and place it in the slow cooker.
  5. Add the onion, carrots, celery and rosemary to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent, about 7 minutes.
  6. Stir the wine and crushed tomatoes into the vegetables, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  7. Add the tomato mixture and beef broth to the slow cooker.
  8. Cook on LOW until the meat is fork-tender, about 7 to 8 hours.
  9. Remove the meat from the slow cooker and place it on a platter or cutting board; loosely cover with foil to rest.
  10. If you prefer a thicker, more concentrated sauce, transfer it to a saucepan, bring to a boil, then simmer 10–15 minutes. Skim off any fat that rises to the top.

Notes

Serving size: 4 ounces beef + 3/4 cup sauce

WW Points: 1 (check your Weight Watchers app for current values)

PointsPlus (old plan): 6

Nutrition

Serving: 4 ounces beef + 3/4 cup sauce

Calories: 260 kcal, Carbohydrates: 8.7 g, Protein: 37.6 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Sodium: 690 mg. Nutrition info is an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Source: Slightly adapted from Perfect Party Food: All the Recipes and Tips You’ll Ever Need for Stress-Free Entertaining.

Serving Suggestions from the author

Thinly slice the beef and arrange the slices around the edge of a serving platter. Fill the center with mashed potatoes, pasta or polenta and spoon sauce over them. Add a bit more sauce over the meat and serve extra on the side.

Alternatively, arrange the sliced beef around the platter with a green vegetable in the center, such as sautéed spinach, steamed green beans, roasted broccoli or asparagus. Spoon a little sauce over the meat and serve the remainder alongside.

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