Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Peas and Asparagus

Name: Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Peas and Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 9 h 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; lb. beef chuck boneless pot roast; kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 bay leaves; 2 c. dry red wine; 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth; 28 oz. crushed tomatoes; 1 tbsp. tomato paste; 4 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled; 2 large onions, peeled and cut into quarters; 1 lb. asparagus, bottom ends trimmed; 12 oz. frozen peas

By Judy KimPublished: Apr 8, 2016

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Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Peas and Asparagus Recipe

Judy Kim

Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

9 hrs 25 mins

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Your crock pot does the work and you get credit for all the amazing flavor.

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
lb.
beef chuck boneless pot roast
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2
bay leaves
2 cups
dry red wine
1 cup
low-sodium chicken broth
28 oz.
crushed tomatoes
1 Tbsp.
tomato paste
4
cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
2
large onions, peeled and cut into quarters
1 lb.
asparagus, bottom ends trimmed
12 oz.
frozen peas

Directions

1. Step 1In a large skillet over high heat, heat oil. Dry meat with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. When pan is hot but not smoking, sear meat on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in the bowl of a slow cooker, add salt and pepper, bay leaves, wine, broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and garlic. Mix together and add onions and pot roast,then cook on low for 9 hours.
3. Step 3Fill a large skillet halfway with water and bring to a boil. Season with salt and cook asparagus for 3 to 5 minutes, then remove with slotted spoon and transfer to a platter. Add frozen peas and cook until warmed through, 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to the same platter.
4. Step 4Remove meat and onions from the braising liquid and transfer to a cutting board. Slice meat into 1/2" thick pieces, then skim top layer of fat from braising liquid and discard. Serve meat with vegetables and top with braising liquid as sauce.