Best Hearty Italian Roast With Alfredo Potatoes Recipes

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CLASSIC ITALIAN BEEF POT ROAST



Classic Italian Beef Pot Roast image

This is a classic Italian pot roast, or in Italian known as 'stracotto', which basically means over-cooked. Quite possibly the worst translation ever (despite being true), because this dish couldn't be more flavorful or hearty. Serve this classic Italian pot roast with mashed potatoes or soft polenta!

Provided by Laura / A Beautiful Plate

Categories     Beef and Pork

Time P1DT3h

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil
2 celery stalks (coarsely chopped)
2 medium yellow onions (coarsely chopped)
1 carrot (coarsely chopped)
1 head of garlic (cut crosswise in half)
2 dried bay leaves
2-3 large sprigs of fresh rosemary
½ teaspoon black peppercorns
1 (750 mL) bottle fruity dry red wine (eg. Chianti)
1 (3½-4 lb) boneless beef chuck roast (trimmed and tied snugly with kitchen string)
kosher salt
2 tablespoons (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup (60 mL) brandy
1 cup (240 mL) beef stock
½ lb (8 oz) pancetta, preferably 1-inch thick (or 2-3 strips of thick-cut bacon)
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare Marinade (24-36 hours in advance): Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add celery, onions, and carrot and saute for 7 to 8 minutes, or until they are lightly caramelized. Add garlic, bay leaves, rosemary sprigs, and whole peppercorn, pour in wine, and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer liquid for 5 minutes to infuse wine. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Season the meat, on all sides, generously with salt. Place in a large gallon size freezer bag, and carefully pour the room-temperature red wine marinade into bag, along with all of the aromatics. Place on a small baking sheet and refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours. Turn meat a few times during the marinade process.
  • Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and place a rack in lower third of oven. Remove the pot roast from the marinade, place on a rack on top of a baking sheet to drain (you want to save any marinade that drips from the meat for cooking later). Pat the meat thoroughly with paper towels, you want it to be relatively dry in order for it to brown well.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meat, and sear on all sides, using large kitchen tongs to turn it. It will take anywhere from 12 to 20 minutes total. It should be a relatively dark sear (especially due to the wine marinade). Transfer meat to a 3 or 4-quart Dutch oven.
  • Discard any fat in the skillet, and wipe it with a clean paper towel. Return skillet to medium-high heat and add the brandy-be extremely careful and stand back, as alcohol can ignite. Bring brandy to a boil, scraping bottom of skillet to deglaze any brown bits on bottom of pan. Reduce liquid to roughly 2 tablespoons. Strain the marinade into the skillet (reserve vegetables), and bring to a boil. Boil marinade until it is reduce to about a cup. Add stock, and boil again to reduce by half. Remove from heat.
  • Place pancetta (or bacon, if using) under or next to the seared pot roast in the Dutch oven pot. Place the reserved vegetables from the marinade around the meat (you can also push some under the meat too). Pour over the reduced braising liquid, cover with a sheet of parchment paper so that it nearly touches the meat, and cover tightly with lid.
  • Place pot into the oven, checking after 15 to 20 minutes to ensure it is very slowly simmering (not simmering too quickly). Reduce heat by 10°F to 15°F if simmering too quickly. Braise the roast for 2½ to 3½ hours, turning it once halfway through the braising time.
  • To finish: Lift pot roast carefully and place on platter to catch juices. Strain braising liquid into a saucepan (reserve pancetta and garlic)-discard any other vegetables. Skim and discard most fat from the braising liquid, and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes, tasting as you go. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, squeeze the garlic cloves out of the head of garlic, and smash into a paste using a fork. Pull apart the pancetta. Tear into small shreds, and add this to the sauce along with the smashed garlic.
  • Remove kitchen string from pot roast, and carve on an angle to produce ½-thick slices, and serve with sauce and mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 593 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 40 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 355 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 25 g

HEARTY ALFREDO POTATOES



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With turkey and broccoli, this special scalloped potato dish is a meal in itself. Using a jar of Alfredo sauce makes the preparation time minimal. -Lissa Hutson, Phelan, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 jar (16 ounces) Alfredo sauce
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Salt and pepper to taste
2 to 3 cups cubed cooked turkey
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce, milk and garlic powder. Pour a fourth of the mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with a fourth of the potatoes; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper., In a large bowl, combine the turkey, broccoli and 1-1/2 cups Swiss cheese; spoon a third over potatoes. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining potatoes. Sprinkle with remaining Swiss and Parmesan cheeses. Spread with remaining Alfredo sauce mixture., Cover and bake at 400° for 45 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

ITALIAN POT ROAST



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Prepared tomato-basil sauce adds easy flavor to this rich combo of meat and vegetables.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 bone-in beef chuck roast (3 to 3 1/2 lb)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
8 medium potatoes, cut in half (4 cups)
4 carrots, cut into 4 pieces
3 stalks celery, cut into 4 pieces
1 medium onion, quartered
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 jar (26 oz) tomato basil pasta sauce
1/2 cup cold water
1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over high heat. Sprinkle beef roast with salt and pepper; place in skillet. Cook about 6 minutes or until beef is browned on both sides.
  • Place beef in large shallow roasting pan. Arrange potatoes, carrots, celery and onion around beef. Sprinkle garlic over beef and vegetables. Pour pasta sauce over top.
  • Cover pan with foil; roast 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender.
  • Remove beef from pan; place on serving platter. Cut beef across grain into slices; arrange vegetables over top. Cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Skim excess fat from drippings in pan. Place 2 cups pan drippings in 1-quart saucepan (if necessary, add water to equal 2 cups). In tightly covered container, shake cold water and flour until smooth. With saucepan over medium-high heat, gradually stir flour mixture into drippings. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Serve gravy with beef and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 1 g

ITALIAN POT ROAST



Italian Pot Roast image

I make this regularly, as it's a favorite of my husband's. I'm always asked for the recipe. You'll love how this tender pot roast seems to melt-in-your-mouth. -Debbie Daly, Buckingham, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup Burgundy wine or beef broth
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Cut roast in half. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the tomatoes, onion, wine, salt, basil, oregano, garlic and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 641mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

BEST EVER SLOW COOKER ITALIAN BEEF ROAST



Best Ever Slow Cooker Italian Beef Roast image

Best tender and juicy pot roast you've ever eaten! Also great sliced up and served on hearty rolls.

Provided by Teeann

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 6h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (3 pound) beef chuck roast
1 onion, quartered
1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
1 (1 ounce) packet dry au jus mix
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian salad dressing mix (such as Good Seasons®)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place beef chuck roast into a slow cooker and scatter onion quarters around the meat. Pour the beef broth over the meat and sprinkle the au jus mix, Italian salad dressing mix, salt, and black pepper over the roast.
  • Cover cooker, set on Low, and cook until meat is very tender, 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 77.5 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1108.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

TOP-RATED ITALIAN POT ROAST



Top-Rated Italian Pot Roast image

I'm always getting recipe inspiration from newspapers and magazines. Here's a tender roast with aromatic spices that give it a Moroccan feel. -Karen Burdell, Lafayette, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
6 whole peppercorns
4 whole cloves
3 whole allspice berries
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 pounds)
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup dry sherry or reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
Hot cooked egg noodles and minced parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Place cinnamon stick, peppercorns, cloves and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose spices; tie securely with string., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides; transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Add celery, carrots and spice bag., Add onion to same skillet; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add sherry, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until liquid is reduced to 2/3 cup. Stir in tomatoes and salt; pour over roast and vegetables., Cook, covered, on low 6-7 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Remove roast from slow cooker; keep warm. Discard spice bag; skim fat from sauce. Serve roast and sauce with noodles and parsley if desired., Freeze option: Place sliced pot roast in freezer containers; top with sauce. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently and adding a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 271mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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