Comforting One-Pot Italian Roast with Vegetables

🇮🇹🍷🥩 Italian Pot Roast

👉 Ingredients

For the Roast:

◾️ 3 lbs (1.4 kg) beef chuck roast

◾️ Salt & pepper, to taste

◾️ 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Sauce:

◾️ 1 large onion, chopped

◾️ 3 cloves garlic, minced

◾️ 2 carrots, chopped

◾️ 2 celery stalks, chopped

◾️ 1 cup red wine

◾️ 1 cup beef broth

◾️ 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes

◾️ 2 tbsp tomato paste

Herbs & Garnish:

◾️ 1 tsp dried thyme

◾️ 1 tsp dried rosemary

◾️ 2 bay leaves

◾️ Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

👉 Directions:

1️⃣ Prep the Roast

◾️ Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

◾️ Season beef generously with salt & pepper.

2️⃣ Sear the Meat

◾️ Heat olive oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

◾️ Sear beef on all sides (about 5 min per side).

◾️ Remove and set aside.

3️⃣ Cook the Veggies

◾️ In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots & celery for 5–7 min until softened.

4️⃣ Deglaze & Build Sauce

◾️ Pour in red wine, scrape up browned bits, simmer 3 min.

◾️ Stir in beef broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary & bay leaves.

5️⃣ Roast in the Oven

◾️ Return beef to the pot, spoon sauce & veggies over top.

◾️ Cover with lid and roast 3–3.5 hours until fork-tender.

6️⃣ Rest & Serve

◾️ Remove from oven, let rest 10 min before slicing.

◾️ Garnish with fresh parsley.

◾️ Serve with mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread.

🔹️ Details:

⏱️ Prep Time: 20 min

🔥 Cook Time: 3 hr 30 min

🍽️ Servings: 6

⚡ Calories: ~450 kcal per serving