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Italian Pot Roast

Discover the rich flavors of Italian pot roast a hearty and comforting dish perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and packed with tender beef and aromatic herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces bacon or pancetta, diced optional
  • 3 pounds beef (such as chuck), cut into 3 large pieces
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup carrot, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 14.5 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 sprig thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried)
  • 1 sprig rosemary or 1 teaspoon fresh chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Equipment

  • Large oven-safe saucepan or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Tongs for flipping beef

Method
 

  1. If using bacon, cook it in a large oven-safe saucepan until crispy and set aside, leaving some grease in the pan.
  2. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then brown it in the same pan until golden on all sides.
  3. Add onions, carrots, and celery to the pan, cooking until soft and slightly caramelized (about 7-10 minutes).
  4. Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant for about a minute.
  5. Add beef broth, crushed tomatoes, herbs, bay leaves, and the cooked bacon into the pan. Return the beef and let it simmer.
  6. Cook using your choice of stove-top, oven, or slow cooker methods until the beef is tender, then season and garnish before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This Italian pot roast is perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners. For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. The flavors develop beautifully overnight. To lighten it up, substitute the beef with portobello mushrooms and use vegetable broth for a vegan version. Don’t rush the browning process for the beef to ensure depth of flavor; be patient and enjoy the cooking journey!
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