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Stracotto Recipe

Mouthwatering Stracotto Recipe: Your Ultimate Italian Comfort Food

This Stracotto Recipe is a mouthwatering Italian pot roast offering rich flavors and warmth in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Braising Time 3 hours
Total Time 5 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pot Roast
  • 3 lbs Chuck Roast can substitute with short ribs
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium Onion or leeks/shallots
  • 2 medium Carrots or parsnips
  • 2 stalks Celery or fennel
  • 4 oz Pancetta or turkey bacon
  • 4 cloves Garlic adjust quantity based on preference
  • 1 cup Dry Red Wine or pomegranate juice mixed with vinegar
  • 2 cups Beef Broth or vegetable broth
  • 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes can substitute with fresh tomatoes
  • 3 sprigs Herbs (Rosemary, Bay Leaves, Italian Seasoning) e.g., thyme and oregano can be alternatives
For the Polenta
  • 1 cup Polenta or cornmeal for gluten-free
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Half-and-Half or heavy cream/milk
  • 4 oz Gorgonzola Cheese or Parmesan/Gruyere
  • 2 tbsp Butter or olive oil for dairy-free

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • casserole dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Stracotto Recipe
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and season the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven and sear the seasoned roast for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  3. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and pancetta in the pot for 7-8 minutes until softened.
  4. Add minced garlic and red wine, deglazing the pot, then return the roast with broth, tomatoes, and herbs.
  5. Cover and braise in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat is tender.
  6. Prepare the polenta by combining broth, half-and-half, and polenta in a casserole dish and bake alongside the roast.
  7. Finish by mixing butter and Gorgonzola into the polenta and serve the roast over it, drizzling sauce on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 45gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Stracotto freezes well, and can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavors.

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