CIPOLLINI ONION AND FENNEL POT ROAST

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Cipollini Onion and Fennel Pot Roast image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 4h57m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (5-pound) boneless beef chuck roast
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 pound (about 2 cups) cipollini, boiler, or pearl onions, peeled
3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped into 3/4-inch pieces
2 medium fennel bulbs, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup dry sherry
4 cups low-sodium beef broth, plus extra, as needed
2 dried bay leaves

Steps:

  • For the rub: In a small bowl, mix together the rosemary, thyme, oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pat the beef dry with paper towels and rub on all sides with the herb rub. In a heavy 6-quart pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 12 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
  • Add the remaining oil, onions, carrots, and fennel to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic. Add the sherry and scrape up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in the broth and bay leaves. Return the beef and any juices to the pot and bring the liquids to a boil. Cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Cook until the beef is fork-tender, about 4 hours, turning the beef over halfway through and adding extra broth, as needed, to keep the beef halfway covered in liquid.
  • Transfer the beef to a cutting board. Tent with foil and let stand for 15 minutes. Spoon any excess fat off the top of the pan juices. Remove the bay leaves and discard. Using an immersion blender, blend the vegetables and cooking juices together until smooth. (The vegetables can also be pureed in a blender). Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep warm over low heat.
  • Cut the beef into 1-inch pieces and place on a platter. Spoon some of the sauce over the meat and serve the remaining sauce on the side.

Anafi Esther
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This dish was a disappointment. The meat was tough and the vegetables were bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Zoom King
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I loved this pot roast! The cipollini onions and fennel added a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. The meat was also very tender and juicy.


kelly rand
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This dish was a let down. The meat was tough and the vegetables were mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.


Bishnu Luitel
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This pot roast was amazing! The meat was so tender and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


sagar lama Gole
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the meat and the vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


simon adebowale
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This pot roast was delicious! The cipollini onions and fennel added a nice touch of sweetness and the meat was so tender. I would definitely make this again.


Sudeer Ahmed
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pot roast turned out perfectly. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again!


Victor Jennings
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This dish was a disappointment. The meat was tough and the vegetables were bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Littlez78 UK
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I loved this pot roast! The cipollini onions and fennel added a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. The meat was also very tender and juicy.


Heidy Campo
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This dish was a let down. The meat was tough and the vegetables were mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.


Ashiq Dar Maseed
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This pot roast was amazing! The meat was so tender and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


ko si Thu
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the meat and the vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Jericho Merced
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This pot roast was delicious! The cipollini onions and fennel added a nice touch of sweetness and the meat was so tender. I would definitely make this again.


Rahul Islam
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pot roast turned out perfectly. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again!


Benigno Rivera
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This dish was a disappointment. The meat was tough and the vegetables were bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


xt waisi op
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I loved this pot roast! The cipollini onions and fennel added a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. The meat was also very tender and juicy.


Taylor Duke
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This pot roast was easy to make and turned out great. The meat was fall-apart tender and the vegetables were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mike Foust
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The flavors were incredible and the meat was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again!


Makonsd444 Makonsd444
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This pot roast was amazing! The cipollini onions and fennel added so much flavor, and the meat was so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again soon.