A hearty and flavorful Italian twist on the classic pot roast! Slow-cooked to perfection, this tender beef roast is infused with garlic, oregano, and basil, then simmered in a rich tomato sauce for a meal full of comfort and taste.
Prepare the Seasoning: In a mixing bowl, combine garlic powder, oregano, and basil.
Season the Beef: Rub the seasoning mix all over the rump roast, coating it evenly.
Assemble in the Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the slow cooker insert and place the seasoned roast at the bottom.
Add the Ingredients: Top the roast with sliced onion and tomato sauce.
Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
Serve: Slice and serve with cannellini beans, polenta, or crusty Italian bread for a complete meal.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:For extra richness, shred the beef and stir it back into the sauce. Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or polenta for a comforting meal.Wine Advice:Pair this Italian Pot Roast with a full-bodied red wine such as Chianti or Barolo to complement the rich tomato sauce and herbs.
After spraying the slow cooker insert with a non-stick cooking spray, layer the carrots, onion, and garlic in the bottom. Place the veal shanks on top of the vegetables.
Sprinkle everything with the oregano and basil, then pour in the beef broth.
Cover and cook on high for six hours.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
After the dish is cooked, take all the ingredients out of the slow cooker, reserving the sauce. Add flour and water to the sauce to thicken it, then serve over the osso bucco.
Brush the eggs over the chicken breasts, covering them completely. In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, lemon pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well. Sprinkle the mixture over both sides of the chicken.
Coat the slow cooker’s inner dish with a nonstick spray, then place the coated chicken in the bottom. Lay one slice of parmesan over each chicken breast. Pour the sauce over the chicken and cheese.
Cook on high for four hours.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serve the chicken parmesan over a light salad with breadsticks to complete the meal.
This vegetarian lasagna is a flavor-packed, slow-cooked delight with layers of eggplant, mushrooms, olives, and ricotta cheese. Perfect for an effortless Italian-inspired meal!
Add eggplant and onion and sauté until the onion turns translucent.
Add More Ingredients:
Stir in the mushrooms, olives, and tomato sauce.
Cook until heated through.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the Cheese Mixture:
In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
Stir in the egg and Italian seasoning.
Layer the Lasagna:
Cut the lasagna sheets to fit inside your slow cooker’s inner dish.
Spray the inner dish with nonstick spray.
Spread one-fourth of the vegetable and tomato mixture on the bottom.
Place a pasta sheet on top.
Add one-fourth of the cheese mixture over the pasta.
Repeat until all the ingredients are layered, ending with cheese on top.
Cook:
Cover and cook on low for 5 hours until the lasagna is tender and bubbly.
Serve Hot:
Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:For extra flavor and texture, try adding bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach. Pair this dish with garlic bread and a green salad for a complete meal.Wine Advice:Pair this vegetarian lasagna with a medium-bodied red wine, such as Chianti or Sangiovese, for a classic Italian experience.
There’s no reason to sweat over how long it takes to make traditional lasagna. Prepare this dish the night before and refrigerate it in your slow cooker’s inner dish. The next day, put the dish back in the slow cooker and turn it on.
Brown the ground beef and sausage in a lightly oiled pan over medium-high heat.
Stir in the garlic.
Drain any excess grease and add the tomato sauce. Remove from heat and set aside. Combine mozzarella, parmesan, egg, and oregano. Stir the mixture well.
Coat the inside of the slow cooker dish with a nonstick spray. Use kitchen scissors to cut the lasagna sheets to fit inside the slow cookers. Ladle one-fourth of the meat mixture into the bottom of the dish, then place a pasta sheet on top. Spoon one-fourth of the cheese sauce on top of the pasta sheet.
Repeat this pattern, ending with cheese sauce on top, until the slow cooker is full of layers and the meat and cheese mixtures are used completely.
Cook on low for five hours.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Replace the ground beef and Italian sausage with turkey or soy substitutes for a healthier option.