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Italian Pot Roast (Stracotto)

Savory Italian Pot Roast (Stracotto) for Heartwarming Dinners

Enjoy a heartwarming Italian Pot Roast (Stracotto) perfect for cozy family gatherings, with tender beef and aromatic herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3 lbs Beef Chuck Roast or brisket/round roast as substitute
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or vegetable oil as substitute
For the Vegetables
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 2 Carrots chopped
  • 2 Celery Stalks chopped, optional
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Braising Liquid
  • 1 cup Red Wine preferably Chianti or Sangiovese
  • 2 cups Beef Stock or vegetable stock for gluten-free
  • 14 oz Crushed Tomatoes canned
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme or fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp Dried Rosemary or fresh rosemary
  • 2 Bay Leaves
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped, optional

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Generously season your beef chuck roast with salt and pepper, allowing it to sit for about 15 minutes.
  2. In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat and sear each side of the beef for 3-4 minutes.
  3. In the same Dutch oven, sauté the chopped onions, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the red wine, scraping the browned bits from the pot, and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. Add the beef stock, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste to the pot, mixing thoroughly.
  7. Return the seared beef, along with dried thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves to the pot and cover.
  8. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and transfer the covered Dutch oven to the oven to cook for 3-4 hours.
  9. After cooking, let the beef rest for a few minutes before slicing against the grain and serving with sauce.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, prepare a day in advance to enhance flavors. Store leftovers properly to maintain taste and texture.

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