Slow Cooker Tomato Braised chuck roast

A tender chuck roast slow cooked in crushed tomatoes, onion soup mix, garlic, and a splash of balsamic for a rich, savory sauce. This slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy days when you need dinner to cook itself.

Ingredients

  • 3–4 lb chuck roast (or tender chuck roast for a leaner cut)
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • Splash balsamic vinegar
  • Splash soy sauce
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Add the roast to the bottom of your slow cooker followed by garlic powder, onion soup mix, crushed tomatoes, vinegar, and soy sauce.
  2. Set your slow cooker to low heat and cook for 8 hours.
  3. In the slow cooker, use a structured spatula or wooden spoon to break apart and shred the roast into the flavor juices, it should easily fall apart.
  4. Salt to taste and serve with rice or mashed potatoes. You can also serve in hoagies as a beef sandwich topped with melted provolone.

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