Description
This Italian Pot Roast Stracotto recipe is a classic comfort food dish that features a tender beef chuck roast braised in a savory tomato-wine sauce until it’s melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Chuck Roast:
- 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 carrots (chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Pat the beef roast dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Beef: In a Dutch oven, sear the beef on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and tomato paste.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in red wine, add crushed tomatoes, beef broth, herbs, and red pepper flakes.
- Braise the Beef: Return the beef to the pot, simmer covered for 3–3 1/2 hours until tender.
- Finish and Serve: Discard bay leaves, shred or slice the beef, and return it to the sauce. Serve hot over your choice of accompaniment, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
- “Stracotto” means “overcooked” in Italian, but in a delicious way, resulting in a rich, flavorful roast.
- This dish tastes even better the next day, making it ideal for meal prep or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
