Description
Italian Pot Roast is the epitome of comfort food, bringing warmth and flavor to your family gatherings. This tender, juicy dish simmers with aromatic herbs and spices, creating a delightful experience that fills your kitchen with inviting scents. Perfect for chilly evenings, this Italian classic is sure to impress your loved ones and keep them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium sweet onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 cup dry red wine (Chianti recommended)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast on all sides until browned.
- Add chopped onions, minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Pour in the red wine and deglaze the pot by scraping up browned bits. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in beef broth along with thyme and rosemary. Bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 3-4 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
- Remove the roast from the pot, let it rest briefly before slicing, and serve with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 120mg