Italian Pot Roast (Stracotto)
Meet Stracotto, the Italian pot roast you didn’t know you were missing! A seared roast is slowly braised in a rich, hearty tomato sauce until it is melt-in-your-mouth tender . The sauce alone is worth making this recipe for! Reasons This Recipe Is a 10/10 Fall-Apart Tender Beef: The roast slowly braises in the oven until it’s ultra tender and packed with rich flavor. A Sauce With Incredible Depth: The tomato-based sauce simmers for hours, developing bold, savory flavor that’s perfect for spooning over pasta , mashed potatoes , or creamy polenta. Even Better the Next Day: The leftovers are just as delicious! My family happily sopped up the extra sauce with buttered, crusty bread , which might have been my favorite part. Ingredients for Italian Pot Roast Choose the Right Cut of Beef: I used a chuck roast, but a round roast or brisket (with most of the fat cap trimmed) works great too. Wine Substitutions: If you’d rather skip the w...