Best 6 Mediterranean Pot Roast Dinner Recipes

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A Mediterranean pot roast dinner is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a family meal. The pot roast is braised in a flavorful broth made with Mediterranean spices, such as oregano, thyme, and rosemary. The meat is cooked until it is fall-apart tender and served with a side of roasted vegetables. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table and is a great way to enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MEDITERRANEAN POT ROAST DINNER



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I first made this recipe one cold winter day. My family (adults, kids and dogs) were having a blast sledding and playing in the snow all day, and when we came inside supper was ready! This pot roast is perfect served with mashed potatoes, rice or dinner rolls. -Holly Battiste, Barrington, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 pounds potatoes (about 6 medium), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
5 medium carrots (about 3/4 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 large fresh mushrooms, quartered
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sliced Greek olives
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley, divided
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and carrots in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle flour over all surfaces of roast. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides. Place over vegetables., Add mushrooms, celery, onion, olives and 1/4 cup parsley to slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over top., Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Remove beef. Stir remaining parsley into vegetables. Serve beef with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 538mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKER MEDITERRANEAN POT ROAST



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Garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and Kalamata olives pack lots of flavor into this Mediterranean dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 lb)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
1/2 cup sliced pitted Kalamata or ripe olives
1/2 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 cup frozen pearl onions (from 1-lb bag)

Steps:

  • Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook beef in skillet about 5 minutes, turning once, until brown. Sprinkle with salt, Italian seasoning and garlic; remove from skillet.
  • Place beef, seasoned side up, in 4-to 5-quart slow cooker. Spread tomatoes and olives over roast. Add broth and onions.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or until beef is tender.
  • Remove beef from slow cooker; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Slice beef; serve with beef juice and onions from slow cooker. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg

MOROCCAN POT ROAST



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My husband loves meat and I love veggies, so we're both happy with this spiced twist on the beefy pot roast. With chickpeas, eggplant, honey and mint, it's like something you'd eat at a Marrakech bazaar. -Catherine Dempsey, Clifton Park, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 small onions, chopped
3 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon garam masala, divided
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
4 medium carrots, cut diagonally into 3/4-inch pieces
1 small eggplant, cubed
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
Hot cooked couscous or flatbreads, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute onions with paprika, 1 tablespoon garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon salt and cayenne until tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in chickpeas and broth; transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker., Mix pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon garam masala and 3/4 teaspoon salt; rub over roast. Place in slow cooker. Add carrots and eggplant. Cook, covered, until meat and vegetables are tender, 7-9 hours., Remove roast from slow cooker; break into pieces. Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon; skim fat from cooking juices. Stir in honey. Return beef and vegetables to slow cooker and heat through. Sprinkle with mint. If desired, serve with couscous. Freeze option: Freeze cooled beef and vegetable mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

MEDITERRANEAN POT ROAST



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Make and share this Mediterranean Pot Roast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 3h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or white salt)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (4 lb) chuck roast
4 -6 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 -2 teaspoon dryed chili flakes (optional or to taste)
2 -3 teaspoons dried thyme
2 (16 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 cups dry red wine (can use more than 2 cups)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper
2 lbs small red potatoes
2 medium red bell peppers, cut into strips
1 large zucchini, chopped into about 1-inch pieces
3/4 lb button mushroom
chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix the flour with seasoning salt and pepper, then lightly coat the roast in the flour (reserve any remaining flour).
  • In a Dutch oven heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add in the roast and brown on all sides (this should take about 15 minutes).
  • Remove the roast to a plate and add in onions, garlic, chili flakes (if using) and thyme; saute until the onions begin to brown (about 5 minutes).
  • Add in the reserved flour mixture and stir until the fat absorbs the flour.
  • Add in crushed tomatoes, red wine, Worcestershire sauce and bay leaf; bring to a boil, then cover with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Reduce the heat to low or medium low and simmer for about 2 hours (turning the roast occasionally, if you are simmering on low heat then you might have to cook the roast longer).
  • When the roast has cooked for the 2 hours, add in potatoes, bell peppers, and whole mushrooms.
  • Cover and simmer for another 30-35 minutes.
  • Add in zucchini and cook the last 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1153.3, Fat 69.2, SaturatedFat 25.4, Cholesterol 208.7, Sodium 558.5, Carbohydrate 55.1, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 13.3, Protein 64

SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN POT ROAST



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Make and share this Slow Cooker Mediterranean Pot Roast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 6h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1 large garlic clove, fine chopped
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and chopped
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup frozen pearl onions

Steps:

  • Spray 12 inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium - high heat.
  • Cook beef in skillet about 5 minutes, turn once till brown.
  • Sprinkle with salt, Italian seasoning and garlic; remove from skillet.
  • Place beef, seasoned side up in 4-5 quart slow cooker.
  • Spread tomatoes and olives over roast.
  • Add broth and onions.
  • Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours till beef is tender.
  • Remove beef from slow cooker; cover and let stand 15 minutes.
  • Slice beef; serve with beef juice and onions from slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.7, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 117.4, Sodium 512.4, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.5, Protein 31.7

MEDITERRANEAN POT ROAST



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef

Yield 10 people

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 pound chuck roast, well trimmed
3 table spoons olive or other oil
2 medium onions
4 cloves of garlic, minced or crushed
2 cans (16oz each) crushed tomatoes
2 cups red wine
1 1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
1 3/4 pounds small red potatotes
2 medium red bell peppers
1 large zucchini
1/2 pound small mushrooms
1/4 chopped parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • 1) on a plate, combine the flour, salt and black pepper. Lightly dredge the roast in the seasoned flour. Reserve the excess dredging mixture. 2) In a flameproof caserole or Dutch oven, warm 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat untilhot but not smoking. Add the roast and cook until browned on all sides. about 10 minutes. 3) meanwhile, very coarsely chop the oninon. 4) Remove theroast from the pan. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the onions and the garlic. Saute until the onions begin to brown, about 5 minutes. 5) Add the reserved dredgion misture to the pan and stir until the fat absorbs the flour. Add the tomatoes, wine, thyme, and bay leaf, and bring the mixture to a boil. Return the roast to the casserole and bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat to a medium-low, cover and simmer for 2 hours, turing the roast from time to time. 6) Meanwhile, hae the potatoes. Cut the bell peppers into strips. Haave the zucchini lengthwise and cut it into 1-inch lengths. 7) When the roast has cooked for 2 hours, add the potatoes, bell peppers and whole mushrooms to the casserole. Re-cover and cook for 30 minutes. 8) Add the zucchini and cook for 5 minutes longer. Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the parsely (if using) just before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose a good quality cut of beef for your pot roast. Look for a chuck roast or a rump roast with good marbling.
  • Brown the beef in a large pot over medium-high heat before adding the other ingredients. This will help to develop the flavor of the roast.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your pot roast. Carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes are all classic choices, but you can also add other vegetables such as parsnips, turnips, or rutabagas.
  • Add a flavorful liquid to your pot roast, such as beef broth, red wine, or even beer. This will help to make the roast moist and tender.
  • Season your pot roast generously with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the roast.
  • Cook the pot roast on low heat for several hours, or until the meat is fall-apart tender.
  • Serve the pot roast with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Making a Mediterranean pot roast dinner is a great way to enjoy a delicious and flavorful meal with your family and friends. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a pot roast that is both tender and flavorful. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give Mediterranean pot roast a try.

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