Italian Pot Roast (Stracotto) - Tender Beef in Tomato Sauce

Italian Pot Roast (Stracotto) - Tender Beef in Tomato Sauce

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Tender beef slow-braised in a rich tomato sauce with aromatic vegetables and herbs. This traditional Italian stracotto melts in your mouth after hours of cookin

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Cooking tools:

  • Dutch oven
  • Pot
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring spoon
  • Wooden spoon
  • Tongs
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Slow cooker
  • Ladle
  • Plate
  • Kitchen timer
  • Paper towel
  • Airtight container
  • Stockpot

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 3 large pieces
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 4 ounces bacon or pancetta, diced (optional)
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup carrot, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 (400g) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or oregano)
  • 2 bay leaves

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