Three-Tomato Beef Pot Roast

Consider the convenience of the slow cooking Beef Pot Roast recipe – it makes its own delicious sauce while cooking and can also be made a day ahead, re-warming nicely in its own gravy. Could there be an easier dinner for family or guests than this Three-Tomato Beef Pot Roast? “I would use this method again – loved the combo cook, simple to follow and delicious results!!” —Reader Comment

 

Yields46 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time3 hrsTotal Time3 hrs 15 mins
 3 lb (1.5 kg) Pot Roast
 Salt and pepper, to taste
 1 tsp (5 mL) dried Italian seasoning
 1 tsp (5 mL) paprika
 2 onions, thinly sliced
 6 garlic cloves, minced
 10 sun-dried tomatoes, scissor-cut into thick strips
 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) stewed tomatoes
 1 cup (250 mL) beef stock
 ½ cup (125 mL) dry red wine
 ½ cup (125 mL) ketchup
1

Season roast with salt and pepper. Combine Italian seasoning and paprika and rub over roast. Brown roast in lightly oiled Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat; add remaining ingredients.

2

Reduce heat and simmer, covered on stove-top or in 325°F oven (160°C) until fork tender, about 3 hours. (Note: oven is best for maintaining a simmer.)

3

Remove roast to serving platter and crush sauce mixture with a potato masher to thicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Ingredients

 3 lb (1.5 kg) Pot Roast
 Salt and pepper, to taste
 1 tsp (5 mL) dried Italian seasoning
 1 tsp (5 mL) paprika
 2 onions, thinly sliced
 6 garlic cloves, minced
 10 sun-dried tomatoes, scissor-cut into thick strips
 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) stewed tomatoes
 1 cup (250 mL) beef stock
 ½ cup (125 mL) dry red wine
 ½ cup (125 mL) ketchup

Directions

1

Season roast with salt and pepper. Combine Italian seasoning and paprika and rub over roast. Brown roast in lightly oiled Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat; add remaining ingredients.

2

Reduce heat and simmer, covered on stove-top or in 325°F oven (160°C) until fork tender, about 3 hours. (Note: oven is best for maintaining a simmer.)

3

Remove roast to serving platter and crush sauce mixture with a potato masher to thicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Three-Tomato Beef Pot Roast