Kitchen Workhorse Italian Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Kitchen Workhorse Italian Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 bottom round beef roast; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 large onion; 1 medium carrot; 1 stalk celery; 2 clove garlic; 3/4 c. dry red wine; 1 can tomatoes in thick puree; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 1 tsp. dried basil

Servings: persons

1
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2
Season the roast with salt and pepper.
3
Add to the pot and cook, turning occasionally, until the roast is browned on all sides, about 8 minutes.
4
Transfer the roast to a plate.
5
Heat more oil in the pot, if needed.
6
Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
7
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
8
Add the wine and bring to a boil.
9
Add the tomatoes and their puree, the oregano and the basil.
10
Return the roast to the pot and bring the sauce to a boil.
11
Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
12
Simmer, occasionally turning the roast in the sauce, until the meat is fork tender, about 2 hours.
13
Transfer the meat to a platter.
14
Remove the pot from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
15
Skim off any fat that rises to the surface of the sauce.
16
Carve the meat and pour the sauce on top.
17
Serve hot.

175

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp. olive oil, 1 bottom round beef roast, Salt and freshly ground pepper, 1 large onion, and more.

Yes, Kitchen Workhorse 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.

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Kitchen Workhorse Italian Pot Roast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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