Simple Tuscan Pot Roast In search of a pot roast recipe that is easy to make AND easy to enjoy? Our Simple Tuscan Pot Roast recipe uses minced garlic, crushed fennel seeds, and tender beef chuck pot roast for delicious flavors that are sure to have you asking for seconds. It may take a while to make, but it's worth the wait. 6 Servings 25 minutesPrep Time 4 hoursCook Time 0 peopleloved this print Ingredients Directions Ingredients 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 1/2 pound beef chuck pot roast, fat trimmed 1 tablespoon Bertolli® Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Rich Taste 1 medium bulb fennel,, trimmed and cut in wedges (reserve some fronds for garnish) 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut in to 1 1/2 - inch pieces 1 large onion, cut in to wedges 23 ounce jar Bertolli® Rustic Cut™ Sweet Peppers and Portobello Mushroom Sauce 8 ounces dried penne pasta, cooked according to package directions 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped Directions Step 1: Sprinkle fennel, garlic, salt, and pepper over the pot roast; rub in with your fingers. In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pot roast to skillet and brown well on all sides; drain off fat. Step 2: In a 5- to 6-qt. slow cooker combine fennel, carrots, and onion. Top with pot roast. Pour sauce over all. Step 3: Cover and cook on LOW 8-10 hours or on HIGH 4-5 hours. Remove meat and vegetables. Slice beef, if desired. Skim any fat from sauce. Step 4: Serve meat, vegetables and sauce over hot cooked pasta. Garnish with parsley and fennel fronds. Step 5: Variation: For a twist, try this recipe with your favorite variety of Bertolli® Rustic Cut™ Sauce like Bertolli® Rustic Cut™ Three Cheese with Asiago, Romano & Parmesan Sauce. Share This Recipe Share How To Sending Thank you! Your email was sent.Send another! Send More Enter your name* Recipient Name* Recipient Email Address* Enter your message here Hey! Thought you might like to learn how to do this from Bertolli. * Required field Send How To Related How To's & Recipes 15-Minute Chicken Margherita Get Cooking Tuscan Table Fall Get Cooking Spicy Tuscan Rigatoni with Sausage & Mushrooms Get Cooking Antipasto Tray Get Cooking Alfredo Florentine Lasagna Get Cooking Marinade Ratio Get Cooking
