Garlic-infused Italian Crock Pot Roast with Parmesan
Italian Crock Pot Roast 🇮🇹🥩
Overview:
Prepare your taste buds for a delightful journey through Italian flavors with this succulent Crock Pot Roast recipe! 🍲 Slow-cooked to perfection, the tender roast, infused with aromatic garlic and herbs, melts in your mouth with every savory bite. 🤤
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes ⏱️
- Cooking Time: 8 hours ⏱️
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes ⏲️
- Serves: Perfect for a family feast or gathering 🍽️
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Celery |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Carrot |
| 1 | Garlic cloves |
| 8 | Sprigs of parsley |
| 1/2 | Bay leaves |
| 2 | Tomato paste |
| 1 | Red wine vinegar |
| 1 | Worcestershire sauce |
| 3 | Sugar |
Additional Ingredients:
- Thinly sliced Parmesan cheese 🧀 (for garnish)
- Wide egg noodles 🍜 (to serve)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Vegetables: Begin by placing the celery, onion, and carrot in the crock pot. These aromatic veggies will form the flavorful base for your roast. 🥕🧅
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Prepare the Roast: Pierce the beef roast at the top, creating eight deep slits. Stuff each slit with a half garlic clove and a sprig of parsley. This step ensures that each bite is infused with rich garlic goodness! 🧄🌿
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Add the Beef: Gently place the prepared beef roast on top of the bed of vegetables in the crock pot. Ensure it sits comfortably and securely in the pot. 🥩
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Prepare the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the tomato paste, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar. Stir well until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and form a delicious sauce. 🍅🍷
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Pour Over the Roast: Carefully pour the sauce mixture over the beef roast, ensuring that it covers the entire surface evenly. This sauce will infuse the meat with rich, savory flavors as it cooks. 🥫
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Slow Cook: Set your crock pot to low heat and let the magic happen! Allow the roast to cook for a total of 8 hours, allowing plenty of time for the flavors to develop and the meat to become tender and juicy. ⏳
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Serve and Enjoy: Once the cooking time is complete, remove the succulent roast from the crock pot and transfer it to a serving platter. Slice the roast thinly and arrange it over a bed of wide egg noodles. Ladle the delicious sauce over the top and garnish with thinly sliced Parmesan cheese. Serve hot and enjoy the rich, comforting flavors of this Italian-inspired dish! 🍽️🍷
Tips:
- For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a splash of red wine to the sauce mixture.
- Don’t rush the cooking process; allowing the roast to cook slowly ensures maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Simply reheat gently before serving for a delicious meal the whole family will love! 🍲✨
Indulge in the hearty goodness of this Italian Crock Pot Roast and elevate your dinner table to new heights of culinary delight! Buon appetito! 🇮🇹🥂
