ITALIAN POT ROAST (STRACOTTO)
Pot roasts exist in many cuisines, of course, and the Italians have stracotto, which means "overcooked." Like many other roasts, this one cooks low and slow after it's seared. But here, red wine adds depth to the tomatoes, and a smattering of fresh basil contributes to its complexity. Make this for your next Sunday supper, or on a cold winter evening.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, main course
Time 4h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut the garlic into thin slivers. Pierce the meat in many places with the point of a knife and insert the garlic slivers into the holes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy 3- to 4-quart heatproof casserole. Add the meat and brown it well over medium heat. Remove it from the casserole. Add the remaining oil and the onions, carrots and celery. Saute them until moderately brown.
- Stir in the wine and cook for a few minutes, scraping the casserole. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste and basil. Season the mixture with salt and pepper and return the meat to the casserole.
- Cover tightly and cook over very low heat for at least three hours, until the meat is very tender. Turn the meat a few times during cooking.
- Remove the meat from the casserole. To serve immediately, skim the fat from the surface of the sauce, then puree the sauce in a food processor and reheat. Otherwise, refrigerate the meat and sauce overnight. Remove any congealed fat from the sauce and puree the sauce in a food processor. Reheat the meat in the sauce before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 456, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 691 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Maxwell Sackey
[email protected]5 stars! This stracotto was amazing. Easy to make and so flavorful. I used a chuck roast and it turned out perfect. The sauce was incredible, I spooned it over everything on my plate. Served with roasted potatoes and green beans. Definitely a keeper
DJ EDDY MAN MUSIC
[email protected]Made this stracotto last night and it was a hit! The meat was so tender and the sauce was delicious. I served it over polenta and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. Will definitely be making this again.
Sabu Tamang
[email protected]This Italian pot roast, or stracotto, was an absolute delight! The beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice sweetness and crunch. I paired this dish with some