Italian-Style Pot Roast Recipe

Italian-Style Pot Roast Recipe

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This hearty Italian-inspired pot roast is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender, flavorful meat and a rich, savory sauce. The combination of aromatic herbs, bold spices, and robust red wine creates a truly authentic taste.

Ingredients:

  • 3-4 pound boneless chuck roast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Sear the Meat:
    • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat.
    • Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
    • Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 5-7 minutes per side.
    • Remove the roast from the pot and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Vegetables:
    • Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
    • Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  3. Deglaze and Add Liquids:
    • Pour the red wine into the pot and scrape the bottom to loosen any browned bits.
    • Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  4. Simmer and Cook:
    • Return the seared roast to the pot.
    • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls apart easily.
  5. Thicken the Sauce (Optional):
    • If desired, remove the roast and vegetables from the sauce.
    • Bring the sauce to a boil and cook until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
    • Return the meat and vegetables to the sauce.
  6. Serve:
    • Serve the pot roast over pasta, mashed potatoes, or polenta.
    • Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Tips:

  • For a deeper flavor, consider marinating the chuck roast in red wine and Italian herbs overnight.
  • If you don’t have red wine, you can substitute with beef broth.
  • Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your desired level of spice.
  • To make the sauce even richer, you can add a tablespoon of butter and a tablespoon of flour to the sauce before simmering.

Enjoy this comforting and delicious Italian-inspired pot roast!

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