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Italian Pot Roast & Parmesan Risotto Recipe

Italian Pot Roast & Parmesan Risotto Recipe
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This Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast with Parmesan Risotto is the ultimate comfort food combination. The pot roast is tender and flavorful, cooked in a savory blend of tomato juice, Italian dressing mix, and aromatic spices. Paired with creamy Parmesan risotto, this dish is a hearty and satisfying meal that will impress your family and guests.

Ingredients

Pot Roast:

  • 1 (3-lb) pot roast
  • 1 Tbsp dried minced onion flakes
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic or to taste
  • 1 (1¼-oz) package au jus mix
  • 1 (1-oz) package dried Italian salad dressing mix
  • 2 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne, optional
  • 1½ cups tomato juice

Parmesan Risotto:

  • 3 tsp Olive Oil
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth, warmed
  • 1 lb Arborio Rice
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pot Roast: Place roast in slow cooker. Whisk together remaining ingredients and pour over roast. Cook on LOW for 8-12 hours or on HIGH for about 4½ hours.
  2. Parmesan Risotto: In a large skillet, evenly coat rice with olive oil. Add 1 cup of heated chicken broth, stirring continually. Maintain a slow boil and add the rest of the broth, 1 cup at a time, while stirring continually. When all the broth is absorbed, add cheese, onion powder, and pepper.

Notes

  • Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
  • 2 packets of good seasoning Italian dressing mix
  • I use a packet of Good Seasonings Italian Dressing Mix.
  • Do NOT make the dressing. Only use the dry seasoning packet in the recipe.

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