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Italian Pot Roast (Stracotto) and Oven-Baked Gorgonzola Polenta
Instructions
Prep:30minCook:2h 30min
This Stracotto, also known as Italian Pot Roast and oven-baked gorgonzola polenta, is the ultimate Italian comfort food that will delight your family and friends! The beef is slowly braised in a rich, red wine sauce, while the cheesy, hands-off polenta makes it a perfect, stress-free dish for entertaining or a cozy Sunday family dinner!
Updated at: Mon, 31 Mar 2025 01:18:39 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
45
Low
Glycemic Load
17
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories976.9 kcal (49%)
Total Fat61.9 g (88%)
Carbs38.8 g (15%)
Sugars9.4 g (10%)
Protein50.2 g (100%)
Sodium1532.3 mg (77%)
Fiber3.8 g (14%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings

4 tablespoonsolive oil
divided

4 poundchuck roast
tied

salt

freshly ground black pepper

1onion
large, finely chopped

2carrots
large, finely chopped

2stalks celery
finely chopped

4 ouncespancetta diced

12 clovesgarlic
2 chopped, 10 sliced, divided

2 cupsdry red wine

1 x 14.5 ouncecan beef broth
with enough water added to make 2 cups

1 x 28 ouncecan crushed tomatoes
preferably a good imported italian brand

1 tablespoonfresh rosemary
chopped

2 teaspoonsitalian seasoning

2bay leaves
large

fresh parsley
chopped

cooking spray

3 cupschicken broth
or water

1 ½ cuphalf-and-half

1 cuppolenta
or corn grits, not instant, coarse ground

salt
to taste

black pepper freshly ground
to taste

1 cupcrumbled gorgonzola cheese

2 tablespoonsbutter
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