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Italian Pot Roast Stracotto with Gorgonzola Polenta

Italian Pot Roast Stracotto with Gorgonzola Polenta

Enjoy a comforting Italian Pot Roast Stracotto with Gorgonzola Polenta that's perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 670

Ingredients
  

Beef and Vegetables
  • 3 lbs chuck roast
  • 2 medium sweet onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 large carrots, sliced thickly
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
Liquids and Seasonings
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup good-quality red wine
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Polenta
  • 1 cup instant polenta
  • 4 oz Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned. Remove from the pot.
  3. Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in the same pot until soft (about 5 minutes).
  4. Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up brown bits for flavor. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Return the roast to the pot and add beef broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to the oven. Cook for about 3 hours until fork-tender.
  6. While the roast cooks, bring salted water to boil in another pot. Gradually whisk in polenta until thickened (about 5 minutes). Stir in Gorgonzola cheese until melted and creamy.
  7. Let the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve over Gorgonzola polenta and drizzle with sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 670kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 45gFat: 36g

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different cheeses in your polenta and to swap out vegetables for added variety.

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