Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast

== Description ==
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
* 4 whole cloves
* 3 allspice Berries
* 6 black peppercorns
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* 3 1/2 lbs. Beef pot roast, trimmed of excess fat
* 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 celery stalks, sliced
* 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
* 1 cup hearty red wine
* 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
* salt
* chopped fresh parsley for garnish
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== Directions ==
# Combine the cinnamon, cloves, allspice and peppercorns in a mortar or coffee grinder and grind to a fine powder.
# Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the oil.
# Add the meat and cook, turning, for 10–15 minutes, until browned on all sides.
# Using tongs, transfer meat to slow cooker.
# Add the Onion to the sauté pan and sauté, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
# Add the spice mixture and cook for 2 minutes.
# Add the red wine and cook for about 10 minutes, until reduced by about one-third.
# Stir in the crushed tomatoes and salt to taste.
# Pour the sauce over the meat in the slow cooker.
# Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours, until the meat falls away from the bone.
# Transfer to a warmed serving dish and garnish with parsley.
# Serve immediately.
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