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🍷 Italian-Style Pot Roast (Stracotto di Manzo)
Introduction
If comfort had a fragrance, it would be the aroma of this Italian-Style Pot Roast simmering gently in rich tomato wine sauce.
This dish is slow-cooked love — deep, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. The first bite transports you straight to a cozy trattoria in Tuscany, where Nonna smiles and says, “Mangia, mangia!”
Whether you’re cooking for family or your special someone, this roast brings warmth to the table and love to the heart. ❤️
If you see this recipe — say (yummy 😋) and let your name shine on the Active Member List of true food lovers!
🍅 Ingredients
For the Roast:
- 3–4 lbs (1.5–2 kg) beef chuck roast or brisket
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup red wine (Chianti or Merlot works beautifully)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A few sprigs of fresh thyme or rosemary
Optional (for serving):
- Mashed potatoes, polenta, or buttered pasta
🫕 Method / Instructions
Step 1: Season & Sear
- Pat the beef dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Sear the beef on all sides until browned — about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
Step 2: Build the Flavor
- In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste, letting it caramelize slightly to deepen the flavor.
Step 3: Deglaze with Wine
- Pour in red wine, scraping up all those delicious brown bits from the bottom.
- Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Step 4: Slow Cook the Love
- Return the beef to the pot.
- Add crushed tomatoes, beef broth, bay leaf, herbs, and seasoning.
- Cover tightly and simmer on low heat for 3–4 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
(Alternatively, bake at 160°C / 325°F for the same time, or use a slow cooker for 6–7 hours.)
Step 5: Final Touch
- Once cooked, remove the beef and shred or slice it gently.
- Simmer the sauce uncovered for 10–15 minutes to thicken if needed.
- Return the meat to the pot and spoon the luscious sauce over it.
🇮🇹 History of the Dish
The Italian-Style Pot Roast, known in Italy as Stracotto di Manzo, literally means “overcooked beef.” But don’t be fooled by the name — Italians perfected the art of slow cooking long before the world caught on.
Originally from Northern Italy, especially Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, it was a Sunday special cooked slowly over wood fires, using wine and herbs to tenderize cheaper cuts of beef into something truly divine.
Each region added its own twist — more tomatoes in the south, more wine in the north — but the heart of the recipe remains unchanged: patience, love, and family gathered around the table.
💞 For the Lovers
Cooking this pot roast is like falling in love — slow, warm, and rewarding.
The aroma fills your home with anticipation, and when you finally serve it, it feels like giving a piece of your heart to those you cherish most.
Serve it by candlelight, pour a glass of red wine, and let every tender bite whisper “Ti amo.”
🍽️ Formation Tips (Serving & Presentation)
- Serve with creamy mashed potatoes, buttered tagliatelle, or soft polenta.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, Parmesan shavings, or a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
- For a rustic touch, slice the roast at the table — let everyone see that fall-apart tenderness.
🎀 Conclusion
This Italian-Style Pot Roast isn’t just a recipe — it’s an experience of flavor, family, and forever love.
It’s the dish that brings smiles, creates memories, and reminds us that the best things in life take time.
So, if you see this recipe — say “YUMMY 😋” in the comments and join the list of real food lovers who believe that homemade is always made with heart. ❤️
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