Description
An irresistible Italian pot roast recipe featuring tender, succulent meat simmered in a rich, aromatic sauce. This comforting dish is perfect for family gatherings and delivers melt-in-your-mouth flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: Italian herbs for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot over medium-high heat.
- Sear the roast on all sides until deeply browned. Remove the roast from the pot and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth and red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, oregano, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return the seared roast to the pot, ensuring it is mostly submerged in the liquid.
- Cover the pot tightly and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Braise for 3-4 hours, or until the roast is fork-tender and easily shreds.
- Remove the roast from the pot and let it rest for 10 minutes before shredding or slicing.
- Skim any excess fat from the sauce. Discard bay leaves.
- Serve the shredded or sliced Italian pot roast with the rich sauce and vegetables.
Notes
- For an even richer flavor, you can add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the sauce.
- Consider serving this irresistible Italian pot roast with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious gravy.
- This easy Italian pot roast recipe is perfect for a Sunday dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3.5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg