Description
Slow-braised Italian beef roast simmered in tomato-herb sauce with broccoli for a wholesome, flavorful family meal.
Ingredients
3 lb beef chuck roast
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup red wine or beef broth + balsamic vinegar
2 cups beef stock
14 oz crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp rosemary
2 bay leaves
¼ cup parsley
Instructions
1. Season beef and sear on all sides.
2. Sauté onion, carrot, celery, and garlic.
3. Deglaze with wine or broth mixture.
4. Add tomatoes, stock, and herbs.
5. Return beef; braise at 300°F for 3–4 hours.
6. Add broccoli in last 15 minutes.
7. Rest, slice, and serve with sauce.
Notes
Add broccoli late to keep it vibrant.
Substitute wine with broth + vinegar.
Make ahead for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90