Italian Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Italian Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups beef broth, divided; 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms; 3 lbs chuck roast; 1 tablespoon chopped italian bacon; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 carrot, finely chopped; 1 cup celery, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; ground black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon sage; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 cups dry red wine; 1 (15 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and crushed

Servings: persons

3 cups beef broth, divided
1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
3 lbs chuck roast
1 tablespoon chopped italian bacon
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 cup celery, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon sage
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups dry red wine
1 (15 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and crushed

1
Heat 1 cup beef broth. Add mushrooms and soak until softened.
2
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add meat and cook until brown on all sides. Transfer meat to a plate. Add Italian bacon, onion, carrot and cleery. Cook, stirring until golden.
3
Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add Bay leaf, sage, parsley, tomato paste and wine. Simmer until reduced by half, about 20 minutes.
4
Add meat, tomatoes, mushrooms, mushroom liquid and 2 cups beef broth. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook 2 to 3 hours or until meat is tender. Turn meat over halfway through cooking time.
5
Transfer meat to a cutting board. Let meat stand 10 minutes before slicing.

186

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups beef broth, divided, 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, 3 lbs chuck roast, 1 tablespoon chopped italian bacon, and more.

Yes, Italian Pot Roast falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Pot Roast

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Variations & substitutions

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