Braised Italian-Style Pot Roast Recipe

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Braised Italian-Style Pot Roast
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  1. To prepare the sacchétto di spezie: Combine all the ingredients in the center of a piece of cheesecloth that is large enough to hold the herb sprigs, and tie in a bundle with butcher's string.
  2. To prepare the pot roast: 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  3. 2. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then lightly dust with flour. Melt the butter in a large (6-quart) flameproof casserole set over medium-high heat. When it is foaming, add the beef and brown it on all sides, 5 minutes. Add the celery, onions, carrot, and sacchétto di spezie. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften slightly, about 2 minutes. Raise the heat to high and add the bottle of wine. Cook until the wine begins to boil, about 2 more minutes, skimming off any fat that rises to the surface.
  4. 3. Strain the porcini mushrooms through a fine-mesh sieve, reserving the liquid. Rinse the mushrooms under cold running water to remove any grit, and add them to the casserole along with the strained mushroom liquid, tomato paste, and tomatoes. The liquid should just cover the meat. If it does not, add chicken broth or water. Cover the casserole and bake it in the oven until the meat is cooked through and tender, about 2 hours. Remove the meat from the casserole to a cutting board, cover with aluminum foil, and set aside.
  5. 4. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve and discard the vegetables and herb bag. Pour the broth back into the casserole and set it over high heat. Bring to a boil and add the arrowroot and the 1/4 cup wine. Cook to reduce and thicken the liquid, about 5 minutes. Carve the meat into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Serve immediately, spooning some of the broth over each portion.
  6. WINE PAIRING: Medium red and full redVARIATION: If you have any leftover meat, shred it and stir it into any remaining sauce. Heat through and serve as a savory pasta sauce over cooked penne.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1251.33 Kcal (5239 kJ)
Calories from fat 465.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.72g 80%
Cholesterol 260.38mg 87%
Sodium 335.03mg 14%
Potassium 1428.95mg 30%
Total Carbs 89g 30%
Sugars 8.77g 35%
Dietary Fiber 13.13g 53%
Protein 103.71g 207%
Vitamin C 17.2mg 29%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 11%
Iron 10.5mg 59%
Calcium 106.6mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 245.59 Kcal (1028 kJ)
Calories from fat 91.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.15g 80%
Cholesterol 51.1mg 87%
Sodium 65.75mg 14%
Potassium 280.45mg 30%
Total Carbs 17.47g 30%
Sugars 1.72g 35%
Dietary Fiber 2.58g 53%
Protein 20.35g 207%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 29%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 11%
Iron 2.1mg 59%
Calcium 20.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 28.5
    Points
  • 31
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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