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Italian Pot Roast

Savory Italian Pot Roast: Comfort Food Made Easy at Home

This Italian Pot Roast, also known as Stracotto, features tender beef in a rich tomato sauce with aromatic herbs, making it a perfect comfort food.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat
  • 4 slices Bacon or pancetta
  • 3 pounds Beef chuck well-marbled
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning omit if using fresh herbs
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Beef broth
  • 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes one can
  • 2 sprigs Thyme fresh
  • 2 sprigs Rosemary fresh
  • 2 leaves Bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Steps
  1. Cook the bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. Season the beef with salt and pepper and sear it in the bacon fat until browned on all sides, about 4-6 minutes per side.
  3. Sauté the onion, carrot, and celery in the same pot for 7-10 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional minute.
  4. Stir in beef broth and crushed tomatoes, then add the cooked bacon, thyme, rosemary, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for a few minutes.
  5. Return the beef to the pot and cover. Simmer on low heat for 2-4 hours, or use your chosen cooking method until fork-tender.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving, removing bay leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Pair with creamy mashed potatoes or pasta to soak up the rich sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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