Bust out the crock pot for this super easy slow cooker pot roast recipe made with zesty giardiniera and plenty of seasonings for a nice and spicy kick. The roast is so tender! Perfect for sandwiches or served over mashed potatoes.

Giardiniera Pot Roast Recipe
Looking for a new and easy to way to make your next slow cooker pot roast? You're going to love this dish. I'm calling it Giardiniera Pot Roast, and it just might become your new favorite!
What You'll Love About This Recipe
- It's So Easy! All you need to dump the ingredients into a crock pot and let it cook. It doesn't require much effort at all.
- A jar of giardiniera adds big zesty flavor the family will love.
- It's very much like your favorite Mississippi Pot Roast, but with a twist that will surprise your family and guests. You might love this more!
Featured Reader Comment
From DK: "Great recipe! I've made three times in the past month. Delicious."
Let's talk about how to make slow cooker pot roast, shall we?
Giardiniera Pot Roast Ingredients
- Round Beef Roast.
- Hot Giardiniera.
- Pale Ale Beer.
- Spices.
How to Make Slow Cooker Giardiniera Pot Roast - The Recipe Method
First, you'll need a good bottom round beef roast, a jar of hot giardiniera, a bottle of good pale ale beer, and a mixture of seasonings.
Next, here comes the hard part. Add it all to a slow cooker. Stir it up!
Finally, slow cook the entire pot for about 8-9 hours, until the beef is fork tender and can be shredded easily.
Boom! Done! Your zesty pot roast is ready to serve. I hope you love it. So good!

Recipe Tips & Notes
- The selection of Italian seasonings, coupled with the jar of hot giardiniara (try my Homemade Spicy Giardiniera Recipe), turns this cut of bottom round beef roast into a delectable experience that is both tender and spicy.
- I like to serve mine over mashed potatoes, but it's also GREAT for sandwiches. Let me know how it turns out for you!
Storage & Leftovers
Storing your Giardiniera Pot Roast in an airtight container in the fridge may allow to keep it for up to 3-4 days. To maximize the storage life, make sure to refrigerate your pot roast promptly and reheat properly.
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Slow Cooker Giardiniera Pot Roast Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 bottom round beef roast about 3 pounds.
- 1 16 ounce jar hot giardiniera
- 12 ounces pale ale beer (or use beef or chicken broth)
- 1 teaspoon each of dried thyme, basil, oregano, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, celery salt, cayenne, paprika, salt and pepper.
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to your slow cooker.
- Stir up the mixture a bit and lift the beef roast with a pair of tongs to ensure it is evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours, or until the meat if fork tender and can be easily shredded.
- Serve over rice or mashed potatoes, with veggies of choice, or on buns with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Information

DK says
Great recipe! I've made three times in the past month. Delicious.
Mike H. says
Oh wow, thanks, DK. So glad!
LizaJo says
Suggestions for replacing the beer? I absolutely hate the taste of beer, even in cooking. Should I just use water? Or would broth be better?
Mike Hultquist says
Use broth instead, either beef, chicken, or veggie. No problem! Still tastes great. =) Let me know how it turns out for you.