Crock Pot Italian Pot Roast

A delicious way to make regular pot roast more interesting. Make sure you buy the canned tomatoes whole AND in puree.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 5-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb small white potatoes
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 4  garlic cloves, halved lengthwise
• 3  lbs  beef  chuck roast
• 1  tablespoon fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 1  large onion, cut into wedges
• 1 (28 ounce) can  whole tomato puree
•  salt
•  pepper

Directions

1. Cut 4 slits in the beef roast and stuff the slits with half the garlic.
2. Generously season the beef with salt and pepper.
3. In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat, swirling to coat the pan.
4. Place beef roast in pan, brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
5. Combine the beef, onion, potatoes, tomatoes in puree, rosemary and remaining garlic in a 5-quart Crock pot.
6. Cover, cook on high setting until meat is tender, about 6 hours.