Yummy! 😍 I see your Italian-Style Pot Roast request loud and clear! Let’s make a tender, flavorful roast with rich Italian seasonings and a delicious tomato-based sauce. This dish is perfect for cozy family dinners and pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread. 🍷🍝
🍖 Italian-Style Pot Roast Recipe 🇮🇹
🛒 Ingredients:
✔ 3-4 lb (1.5-2 kg) beef chuck roast 🥩
✔ 2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
✔ 1 large onion, sliced 🧅
✔ 4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
✔ 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes 🍅
✔ 1 cup beef broth 🥣
✔ 1/2 cup red wine 🍷 (optional, but recommended!)
✔ 2 tablespoons tomato paste 🍅
✔ 2 teaspoons dried oregano 🌿
✔ 1 teaspoon dried basil 🌱
✔ 1 teaspoon rosemary 🌿
✔ 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat) 🔥
✔ 1/2 teaspoon salt & black pepper 🧂
✔ 2 carrots, chopped 🥕
✔ 2 celery stalks, chopped 🌿
✔ 1/2 cup black or green olives (optional) 🫒
🔥 Instructions:
1️⃣ Sear the Roast
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Season the chuck roast with salt & black pepper, then sear for 4-5 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.