Are you hosting a party and need to feed a crowd? This easy Italian Pot Roast recipe is the perfect addition to all your parties! Flavorful, tender, and so simple to make, this pot roast is a huge hit at our table, with adults and children alike. Bonus? The leftovers will make for fantastic sandwiches the next day.
Just use one pot, sear the beef, sear the vegetables, deglaze the pot and add in the remaining ingredients. Cover, then place the pot in the oven and cook low-and-slow. The recipe calls for 2 cups of red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir. Red wine will give the pot roast a richer taste. However, if you don’t have any, use the beef stock instead. When this recipe is ready to serve, I recommend serving it over creamy polenta and with a simple Italian salad to complete the meal.
To make the Italian Pot Roast, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
Season the beef with 1 tablespoon salt.
In a large Dutch oven heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high, and add the beef in batches. Cook until browned on all over, about 15 minutes. Use tongs to transfer the meat to a plate.
To the same pot over medium-high heat, add ½ cup diced pancetta and cook until crispy.
Add in 1 finely chopped onion, 1 cup finely chopped carrots, and 2 finely chopped celery ribs, stirring constantly to scrape up brown bits, cook until softened, about 5 minutes. If the vegetables stick to the bottom, deglaze the pot with a few tablespoons of water.
Add 6 minced garlic cloves and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste and pour in 2 cups wine. Add 2 sprigs thyme and 2 bay leaves and stir until combined.
Use tongs to nestle the beef into the vegetable mixture. Pour in any juices from the plate. Make sure the meat is not completely covered. Bring to a boil.
Once at a boil, cover the pot with a lid. Place in the oven and roast until the beef is very tender, about 2 hours.
To make the gravy, transfer the beef to a serving dish and tent it with foil. Place the pot on the stovetop and bring the liquid and vegetables to a boil over medium-high heat, uncovered. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until the liquid has thickened and reduced by about ⅓. Once thickened, pour the sauce over the beef.
Garnish with a grind or two of freshly ground black pepper and minced parsley, and serve over hot polenta.
You will love this rich and hearty Italian Pot Roast recipe! Every bite of this pot roast has delicious Italian flavors that melt in your mouth. Made it? Tell us what you think and comment below!
Superb! This Italian Pot Roast was a hit at our family gathering! Everyone loved the tender meat and rich flavors. We savored every bite, and the kids couldn't get enough. Can’t wait to make it again for the next reunion!
So simple, rejuvenated dinner. Made this pot roast for our family gathering, and it was a big hit. Everyone enjoyed it with polenta, and the leftovers were even better in sandwiches the next day.
So simple, yet delicious. Made this pot roast for a family dinner last week, and everyone loved it. The flavors were wonderful and it made my kitchen smell amazing. Can't wait to have leftovers.
I made this Italian Pot Roast for my friends last weekend, and they couldn’t stop raving about it! The simple steps made it easy to prepare, even for a novice like me. We enjoyed it with polenta and a salad. The flavors reminded me of my grandma's cooking, which made it all the more special.
Superb! Made this pot roast for family game night, and it was a huge hit. My kids couldn’t get enough of the tender meat, and my wife loved how easy it was to prepare. Definitely adding this recipe to our regular rotation!
I made this Italian Pot Roast for a family gathering recently, and it was a big hit. The kids loved the tender meat and rich flavours. We even had great sandwiches the next day with the leftovers. Will defintely add this to my recipe book.
Delicious
Absolutely delicious meal! Made this pot roast for a family gathering, and my kids couldn't get enough! It's so easy to make and the flavors are incredible. We had a lot of fun cooking it together and the leftovers were perfect for sandwiches the next day.
Magnificent! This Italian Pot Roast turned our family dinner into a feast. My kids loved it, and it was so easy to make. We savored every bite and couldn't get enough of the leftovers. Definitely a new family favorite!
Delicious!
Superb and simple!
Delicious!
OMG, this Italian Pot Roast is a game changer! I made it for my fam last Sunday, and they went nuts over it. We devoured it all and fought over leftovers for sandwiches! So easy to make too. Love it!
Hice este pot roast para una cena con amigos y todos quedaron encantados. La carne estaba suave y el sabor del vino era increíble. Sin duda, una receta que repitiré.
I made this Italian Pot Roast for a family gathering last week, and it was a total hit. Even my picky kids asked for seconds! The wine really brings out the flavors. Just throw everything in one pot and let the oven do the work. Leftovers made great sandwiches too!
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