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Italian Pot Roast

Italian Pot Roast
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Italian Pot Roast is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast infused with aromatic garlic, onions, fresh rosemary and thyme, tangy crushed tomatoes, and a splash of red wine. This recipe delivers rich, savory flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or special occasions. Serve with creamy polenta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the luscious sauce. It’s naturally gluten-free and makes excellent leftovers.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 lb beef chuck roast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Sear the Beef: Generously season the beef chuck roast on all sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until deeply browned, about 4-5 minutes per side, to lock in juices and develop rich flavor.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Remove the roast temporarily from the pot. Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom to incorporate their flavor.
  3. Deglaze with Wine: Pour in the red wine, stirring to loosen all the caramelized bits stuck to the pot. Allow it to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes to reduce slightly and mellow the wine’s sharpness.
  4. Add Tomatoes, Herbs, and Broth: Stir in crushed tomatoes, fresh rosemary, thyme, and beef broth. Nestle the seared roast back into the pot so the liquid reaches about halfway up the meat.
  5. Slow Cook Until Tender: Cover the Dutch oven with a lid and transfer to a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C). Cook slowly for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is hand-pulled tender and the sauce has thickened beautifully.

Notes

  • Choose a well-marbled chuck roast for best tenderness.
  • Do not skip searing to enhance depth of flavor.
  • Use fresh rosemary and thyme rather than dried for vibrant aroma.
  • Cook low and slow to break down tough fibers for melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  • Let the roast rest before slicing to lock in juices.
  • Optional variations include adding carrots, celery, and potatoes; a spicy twist with red pepper flakes or Italian sausage; or using grape juice/beef broth instead of wine for an alcohol-free version.
  • For a slow cooker method, after searing transfer all ingredients to slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.

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Keywords: Italian pot roast, slow cooked beef, comfort food, red wine beef roast, gluten free dinner

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