Italian-Style Pot Roast

 

 

Ingredients:

3 pounds beef chuck roast 🥩

2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒

1 large onion, chopped 🧅

3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄

2 carrots, chopped 🥕

2 celery stalks, chopped 🌿

2 cups beef broth 🍲

1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes 🍅

2 tablespoons tomato paste 🍅

1 teaspoon dried oregano 🌿

1 teaspoon dried thyme 🌿

2 bay leaves 🍃

Salt and pepper to taste 🧂

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) 🌿

Directions:

Preheat Oven:

Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). 🔥

Sear the Beef:

In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. 🫒

Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper. Add the beef to the pot and sear on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside. 🥩

Sauté Vegetables:

In the same pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are softened. 🧅🧄🥕🌿

Deglaze and Add Liquids:

Pour in the beef broth, and cook for 2-3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. 🍲

Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir to combine. 🍅🌿🍃

Cook the Beef:

Return the beef to the pot, submerging it in the liquid. Bring the mixture to a simmer. 🥩

Cover the pot with a lid and transfer to the preheated oven. Cook for 3-4 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork. 🔥

Finish and Serve:

Remove the pot from the oven and discard the bay leaves. Shred the beef with two forks and stir to combine with the sauce. 🥩🍲

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. 🌿

Nutrition:

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 3-4 hours

Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes – 4 hours 20 minutes

Calories: 450 kcal per serving

Servings: 6 servings

Enjoy! 🍽️✨