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Braised Pot Roast & Parmesan Risotto

Tender, melt-in-your-mouth braised beef served over creamy, rich parmesan risotto. The ultimate Sunday comfort food.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian-American
Calories: 850

Ingredients
  

Pot Roast
  • 3-4 lbs chuck roast boneless
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup dry red wine Cabernet or Merlot
  • 2 cups beef broth low sodium
  • 1 bunch fresh thyme and rosemary tied with twine
Parmesan Risotto
  • 1.5 cups Arborio rice
  • 5 cups chicken broth kept warm
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 4 tbsp butter divided
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven
  • Large skillet or saucepan
  • Ladle
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Pat beef dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Sear beef on all sides until dark brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up browned bits. Return beef to pot. Add beef broth and herbs.
  5. Cover and braise in oven for 3 to 3.5 hours until meat is fork-tender.
  6. 30 minutes before beef is done, start risotto. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a saucepan. Sauté shallots until soft.
  7. Add rice and toast for 2 minutes. Add white wine and stir until absorbed.
  8. Add warm chicken broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until liquid is absorbed before adding more. Cook until rice is al dente (about 18-20 mins).
  9. Remove risotto from heat. Stir in remaining butter and parmesan cheese.
  10. Serve risotto topped with chunks of pot roast and ladle gravy over the top. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

Ensure the broth for the risotto is kept hot on a separate burner to maintain the cooking temperature.