Ingredients for Stracoto E Porcini
- 3-4 lb boneless beef chuck roast
- 3 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dried porcini mushrooms (rehydrated and roughly chopped, reserving the soaking liquid)
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary, plus extra sprigs for garnish
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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How to Make Stracoto E Porcini
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Generously season a 3-4 lb beef roast (chuck, bottom round, or similar) with 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
- Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) in a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef roast on all sides, about 15 minutes total.
- Remove beef from the pot and set aside on a plate.
- Add 1 tbsp more EVOO to the pot. Add 1 large onion, chopped, and 1 tsp salt. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot using a wooden spoon.
- Add 4 cloves garlic, minced, and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in 1 cup dry red wine and bring to a boil for 1 minute.
- Add 2 cups beef broth, 1 cup dried porcini mushrooms (rehydrated and roughly chopped, reserving the soaking liquid), and return the beef to the pot.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then cover the pot and transfer to the preheated oven.
- Braise for 3 hours, turning the beef halfway through.
- Remove the roast from the pot and let it rest, tented with foil, for 15 minutes.
- Skim off excess fat from the braising liquid.
- Carefully pour the braising liquid into a blender and puree until smooth.
- Pour the pureed sauce into a saucepan. Add 1 sprig fresh rosemary and bring to a simmer.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the rosemary sprig.
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain. It should be fork-tender.
- Arrange the beef slices on a serving platter and spoon some of the sauce over the top.
- Garnish with extra rosemary sprigs. Serve the remaining sauce in a gravy boat.
- Serve with roasted potatoes.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
51 g
Sugar
4g
Fat
25g
Carbs
2g
