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Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Pot Roast


Slow Cooker Mediterranean Pot Roast

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 8hrs 25min
Serving size: 8

Need an easy solution to a busy night? This recipe you can throw together in the morning before you head off to work. A tender and delicious dinner will be ready when you walk in the door.

Ingredients:

-1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 lb)

-1 teaspoon salt

-1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning

-1 large garlic clove finely chopped

-1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped

-1/2 cup sliced pitted Kalamata or ripe olives

-1/2 cup beef broth

-1/2 cup small whole onions (or pearl onions)

Directions:

1. Spray 12 inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. In skillet, cook beef about 5 minutes, turning once, until brown. Sprinkle with salt, Italian seasoning and garlic, remove from heat.

2. Spray 4 to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place beef, seasoned side up in cooker. Spread tomatoesand olives over beef. Add broth and onions.

3. Cover, cook on LOW heat setting for 8-10 hours.

4. Remove beef from cooker; cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Slice beef; serve with beef juice and onions from cooker.

Fun Tips:


To add to the Mediterranean theme sprinkle feta cheese before serving. Pita bread triangles can add as a yummy side.