Description
This Italian Pot Roast recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests. Tender beef chuck roast is braised in a rich tomato and red wine sauce until it’s melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Serve this comforting dish over polenta, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 carrots (chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
Seasonings and Flavorings:
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Sear the Roast: Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, sear the roast on all sides until browned. Set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: In the same pot, cook onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and tomato paste; stir.
- Deglaze and Add Ingredients: Pour in red wine to deglaze, then add crushed tomatoes, beef broth, seasonings, and herbs.
- Braise the Roast: Return the roast to the pot, cover, and transfer to the oven. Cook for 3–3½ hours until tender.
- Rest and Serve: Let the roast rest, discard herbs, stir in balsamic vinegar, and serve over desired accompaniment.
Notes
- This dish improves in flavor when made ahead and gently reheated.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered on the stovetop after removing the roast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
