Slow Cooker Italian Chuck Roast with Peppers and Onions

This slow cooker Italian chuck roast with peppers and onions is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a family dinner. The chuck roast is cooked in a slow cooker with a blend of Italian seasonings, peppers, and onions, resulting in tender and juicy meat with a delicious tangy flavor. Serve this dish with some crusty bread or over a bed of pasta for a complete meal that will satisfy everyone's taste buds.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds chuck roast
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup beef broth

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
3. Sear the chuck roast on all sides until browned.
4. Transfer the chuck roast to a slow cooker.
5. In the same skillet, sauté the onion, bell peppers, and garlic until softened.
6. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper to the skillet.
7. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
8. Pour the tomato mixture over the chuck roast in the slow cooker.
9. Add beef broth to the slow cooker.
10. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
11. Once cooked, remove the chuck roast from the slow cooker and shred the meat using two forks.
12. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker and mix well with the cooking sauce.
13. Serve the slow cooker Italian chuck roast with peppers and onions hot, either on its own, with crusty bread, or over a bed of pasta.

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