Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this Italian Pot Roast. This one-pot wonder features tender chuck roast braised in rich red wine, combined with vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs. Each bite delivers a comforting hug, making it the ideal dish for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Easy to prepare yet impressive, this recipe is sure to become a beloved favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 1 cup red wine (your favorite)
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 medium sweet onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep: Gather ingredients and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Pat chuck roast dry with paper towels.
- Sear: In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast on all sides for about 4-5 minutes until browned.
- Aromatics: Remove the meat; add onions and garlic to the pot and sauté for about 3 minutes until soft. Pour in red wine to deglaze, scraping up flavorful bits.
- Combine: Return the roast to the pot along with chopped carrots and potatoes. Add beef broth until everything is submerged, then sprinkle with thyme and rosemary.
- Slow Cook: Cover and simmer on low heat for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
- Serve: Let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg