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Marry Me Pot Roast

Name: Marry Me Pot Roast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 550 min
Total time: 560 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef chuck roast (Source: 3 lbs. beef chuck roast); 1 each large white onion (cut into quarter slices) (Source: 1 large white onion (cut into quarter slices)); 7 oz jar sun dried tomatoes (in oil) (Source: 7 oz. jar sun dried tomatoes (in oil)); 1/2 tsp garlic powder ((or 1 Tbsp. minced garlic)) (Source: 1/2 tsp. garlic powder ((or 1 Tbsp. minced garlic))); 1/2 tsp onion powder (Source: 1/2 tsp. onion powder); 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning (Source: 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning); 2 tsp salt (Source: 2 tsp. salt); 1/2 tsp black pepper (Source: 1/2 tsp. black pepper); 3 Tbsp tomato paste (Source: 3 Tbsp. tomato paste); 1 cup red wine (I use 14 Hands Hot to Trot red blend) (Source: 1 cup red wine (I use 14 Hands Hot to Trot red blend)); 3/4 cup heavy cream (Source: 3/4 cup heavy cream); 2 Tbsp cornstarch (Source: 2 Tbsp. cornstarch)

Marry Me Pot Roast is made with beef chuck roast, white onion, and jar sun dried tomatoes.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 550 min
Total: 560 min
Original yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 12 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseAmericanBeefPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: over 60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Beef
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Shred at the stated step

Keep shredding in the order given by the method.

2. Choose the cooking schedule

Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.

Get to know the ingredients

beef chuck roast

In the method: Add the chuck roast to the slow cooker.

large white onion (cut into quarter slices)

In the method: Add the seasonings, onion, sun-dried tomatoes (with their oil), and tomato paste on top.

jar sun dried tomatoes (in oil)

In the method: Add the seasonings, onion, sun-dried tomatoes (with their oil), and tomato paste on top.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Serve the shredded meat and sauce with your desired sides.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the slow cooker. Start with this step: Add the chuck roast to the slow cooker.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Keep shredding in the order given by the method.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

It should thicken up immediately.If it does not thicken right away, turn the slow cooker to HIGH, place the lid on the slow cooker and cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Additional recipe notes

If your chuck roast is larger, you may need to season more - you can do this before or after cooking. No Italian seasoning? Use a mixture of oregano, thyme, and basil instead.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: themagicalslowcooker.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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