Description
Looking for the best Italian pot roast stracotto recipe? This one is easy, hearty, and so flavorful perfect for cozy dinners! Whether you’re after simple comfort food ideas or a special meal for gatherings, this slow-cooked beef delivers every time. Great for Sunday dinners, holidays, and make-ahead meals. Save this easy stracotto recipe for your next cooking day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season beef with salt and pepper, sear in Dutch oven with olive oil.
- Remove beef, sauté onion, carrots, and garlic until softened.
- Deglaze with red wine, scraping up browned bits.
- Add tomatoes, broth, and herbs, return beef to pot.
- Cover and simmer on low 3 hours until tender, turning occasionally.
- Stir in butter, slice beef, serve over polenta, garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Make a day ahead for deeper flavor.
- Cook in slow cooker on low 7-8 hours as an alternative.
- Reduce sauce uncovered at the end for a thicker consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 125mg