Description
Succulent Italian pot roast delight brings rustic comfort straight from Tuscany’s hearty kitchens. Slow-braised beef melts with rich herbs and red wine, promising a soulful meal you’ll savor to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) boneless beef chuck roast
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm a robust skillet with olive oil at medium-high temperature, creating an ideal searing environment.
- Place the beef chuck roast into the hot pan, developing a rich caramelized exterior by browning each side thoroughly.
- Introduce finely chopped onions and aromatic garlic, allowing them to release their fragrant essence for 2-3 minutes.
- Stream beef broth and tangy diced tomatoes into the skillet, creating a flavorful braising liquid.
- Enhance the mixture with dried basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper, distributing seasonings evenly throughout the pot.
- Reduce heat to low, secure the lid, and allow the roast to slowly transform for 3-4 hours until meat becomes incredibly tender and almost falls apart with gentle pressure.
- Remove from heat, let the roast rest for 10 minutes to redistribute internal juices, then slice against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and present this rustic Italian-inspired masterpiece to eager diners.
Notes
- Seal the roast properly to lock in rich, deep flavors and create a beautiful caramelized exterior before slow cooking.
- Choose a well-marbled chuck roast for maximum tenderness and juicy meat that falls apart easily during the extended cooking process.
- Consider adding a splash of red wine to enhance the depth and complexity of the Italian-style braising liquid, bringing robust Mediterranean notes to the dish.
- Prep vegetables in advance and cut them uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the pot roast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 379 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg