Description

This Spicy Tomato-Braised Pot Roast combines the rich flavors of beef with a spicy tomato sauce, making it a comforting and exciting dish for any dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup dry red wine

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

1 tablespoon chopped Calabrian peppers or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

¾ teaspoon salt

divided

1 large carrot

chopped

1 small onion

chopped

2 cloves garlic

chopped

1 2- to 2½-pound boneless beef chuck roast

trimmed

¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and garlic, and sauté until softened.
Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper, then add it to the pot, browning it on all sides.
Stir in the tomato paste, dry red wine, Italian seasoning, and the Calabrian peppers.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for about 2 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
Serve the pot roast with the sauce, garnished with fresh basil.

Notes

For additional heat, adjust the amount of Calabrian peppers used. This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 520 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 38 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg

Keywords: Spicy Tomato-Braised Pot Roast, pot roast recipe, beef stew, comfort food