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Italian Pot Roast

A hearty and flavorful Italian pot roast slow-cooked with aromatic herbs, vegetables, and a rich tomato sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 1 cup red wine preferably Italian
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 2 bay leaves bay leaves

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper.
  3. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the roast and set aside. In the same pot, add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, basil, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
  3. Return the seared roast to the pot, cover, and transfer to the preheated oven.
  4. Cook for 3 hours or until the meat is fork-tender.
  5. Remove the roast from the oven, discard bay leaves, and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

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