Description
This Italian Pot Roast is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner. Tender beef chuck roast simmered in a flavorful tomato-based sauce until it’s melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Serve it with creamy polenta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Chuck Roast:
- 3 pounds, trimmed of excess fat
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chuck Roast: Generously season the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Roast: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in crushed tomatoes, beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves.
- Cook the Roast: Return the roast to the pot, nestling it into the sauce. Simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 3 to 3 1/2 hours until tender.
- Shred and Serve: Discard bay leaves. Shred the meat and stir into the sauce. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with creamy polenta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
- You can make it a day ahead—the flavors deepen overnight.
- For a slow cooker version, sear the meat and sauté vegetables first, then cook on low for 8 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
