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Stracoto with Porcini Mushrooms
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Soups and Stews Overall User Rating: 
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Grandma's roast or Giada's roast tonight?
05/02/2008 at 11:05am
User: Jan from Coral Springs, FL User Rating:
When I have to ask my very Southern husband to choose between his late grandma's roast and another, it HAS to be good. And yes, it is that good! Very easy to make & smells wonderful while cooking. My family does not care for rosemary, so I leave it out; no big deal.
Best roast I've ever cooked!
04/23/2008 at 10:57pm
User: Vanessa from Waco, TX User Rating:
This recipe was excellent. Next time I would cut the salt before braising because the dish was a little on the salty side despite using low-salt broth. I didn't blend the juices, mushrooms, onions. It worked well simply as a jus, especially with some mashed potatoes!
Best Ever!
02/24/2008 at 03:40pm
User: Patty from New Port Richey, FL User Rating:
My husband and I have been making this for sunday dinner. Everyone who eats it LOVES it. The aroma fills the house and it's like heaven! The only thing we do differently is make a rue and make a thick gravy from the pan juices to pour on the mashed potatoes and meat! One of our favorite recipes!
Amazing!
02/13/2008 at 10:25pm
User: Anthony from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
Words can't describe how tasty this was! I've never made pot roast before, but this made me look like a pro. I had the same problem with only finding a 2.5 poind roast, but I adjusted the cooking time and it was great. I may try letting the rosemary cook in the oven or blend it fresh because I didn't like the needles with the smooth gravy. Other than that, perfect!
Great Sunday Meal
02/12/2008 at 03:49pm
User: JAMES from Elk Grove Village, IL User Rating:
Great meal to have roasting all day on a Sunday!! The smell was wonderful and we couldn't wait to eat. Was even better the next day as left-overs. I am not a huge rosemary fan so I backed off a little on the rosemary. This will be a comfort food keeper.
Soooooo Good
02/07/2008 at 07:39pm
User: Ruby from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
I made this with boneless short ribs and it was wonderful. The aromas both inside the house and outside were irresistable. Recipe was very easy and the sauce was wonderful spooned over the meat and the creamy polenta I made. One note...you MUST spoon off all the excess grease before blending. You can prepare one night in advance, cool and refrigerate. The next day, the grease will solidify and makes it easy to remove. Then reheat and you've got a delicious make ahead meal.
A Great Little Pot Roast to Die For!
02/07/2008 at 06:03pm
User: Jan from Oklahoma City, OK User Rating:
I know that Porcini mushrooms do a lot, but this is very simple, very low calorie, and very good. I soaked my mushrooms in hot water for an hour or two. The only thing I might add, I used a chuck roast at about 3 pounds which was rather thin in the bottom of my dutch oven, and my roast had a slight crust (black). The next time I will add more beef broth, and if necessary I will reduce it before making the gravy. The gravy is to die for.
amazing!
02/04/2008 at 08:12pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This Stracoto was wonderful! I'm normally not a fan of pot roast but when i saw her make this i really wanted to try it because i love porcini mushrooms. The mushrooms really make the dish & make a nice rich flavored gravy, perfect for mashed potatoes! We didn't have any leftovers with this one, we just kept going back for more!
Easy and Great!
02/04/2008 at 01:31pm
User: Dale from Grove City, OH User Rating:
I made this dish and loved it, it has great flavor and I was soooo easy to do! The meat was moist and had great flavor and all my friends loved it!
Nice Flavor
02/02/2008 at 12:06am
User: Tiffany from Frisco, TX User Rating:
This was a tasty roast. I used a nice Crianza for the wine, which I think was a good choice. I think I went wrong somewhere, though. I tried to braise the roast longer for it to be ultra tender, and it ended up being a bit burnt. It was not tough on inside, but definitely overcooked on the outside. As a result, there was not enough liquid to make the gravy. I will try this again and make modifications on the cooking time and liquid to compensate for a longer cooking time. I served this with roasted potatoes, glazed carrots, store-bought gravy ;-( and rolls. Not entirely Italian, but good nonetheless.
Scotty's add-on
01/31/2008 at 06:17pm
User: Scot from Thornton, CO User Rating:
Outstanding recipe...I made a slight change with the roast by satuffing five cloves of garlic into the roast. If ya love garlic this is a nice twist to Giada's original recipe.
Absolutely Squisito!!!!
01/31/2008 at 05:58pm
User: Adeline from Fort Collins, CO User Rating:
I don't even like pot roast that much but when I saw this recipe and all the wonderful reviews, I had to try it. It was DELICIOUS!!!! I added some potatoes, carrots and big onion chunks around the roast and increased the red wine and broth amounts a bit.I also added baby bella mushrooms with the porcini. The sauce/gravy was so good, I just could not stop eating it by the spoonful. My husband ate it for 3 days after just poured over bread. I don't understand the negative issues people have brought up, as I had a 7lb roast and cooked it for almost 6 hours and it could have cooked longer and still been delicious. Bottom Line: GO FOR IT, you won't regret it. It's simple and absolutely SQUISITO!!!!! (that's delicious in Italian ;)
Fabulous
01/27/2008 at 11:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I cooked the roast at 325 deg. for 3-4 hours. Turned twice and meat was perfect. Couldn't find porcini mushrooms, so substituted one large portabella. I also added two carrots. Tried using the immersable blender, but roaster was too short and it splattered everywhere. The blender worked fine. Everyone loved the gravy. I also cook all those onions outside in my electric fry pan otherwise the house smells bad.
The Best Pot Roast Ever
01/27/2008 at 02:36pm
User: Robert from Brick, NJ User Rating:
I saw this on one of your shows. Printed out the recipe from Food Network, although I already knew it. Followed the recipe which came out absolutely fantastic and had a wonderful evening. Can't thank you enough.
Will become a favorite
01/26/2008 at 06:08pm
User: Jennifer from Burnsville, MN User Rating:
I made this exactly as the recipe described, except...I threw in 2 pounds of unpeeled yukon gold potatoes and a lb of peeled carrots after turning the roast over and then cooking the whole shebang for the recommended hour and half. I used a dutch oven and it was perfect and so easy. The only slightly tedious part is separating the fat from the gravy before blending, but I have always disliked that, and it is a necessary part of all roasted meats.
A Perfect Pot Roast
01/26/2008 at 12:03pm
User: PAULA from Metuchen, NJ User Rating:
This is a great recipe, one of the best I've tried. I made it with creamy mashed potatoes and it was perfect.
BEST Pot Roast EVER
01/12/2008 at 10:31pm
User: virginia from Bothell, WA User Rating:
I know, I know, it's "Stracoto" but here, it's Pot Roast. I LOVE this recipe. I've made it several times. I am making dinner for a new boyfriend this week and the first thing I thought of was this recipe. Super easy, super DELICIOUS and great leftovers. Keep this recipe handy.
elegant and easy
01/12/2008 at 03:16pm
User: Mary Jo from Bremerton, WA User Rating:
Simply the best roast I've ever had! The mushrooms and red vine make 'gourmet', but Giada makes it everyday. I lost this recipe due to a hard drive crash and love Food Network for having it available to me again.
Great Recipe and Nice Cleavage
11/29/2007 at 03:34pm
User: Ron from Cary, NC User Rating:
Super Recipe Giada! Many layers of great taste. And of course, like many of the male viewers, I try not to miss a single episode (wouldn't want to miss seeing that great Cleavage)!
Delicious!
09/04/2007 at 07:22pm
User: Valorie from Mascotte, FL User Rating:
This is so good! I replaced this with pot roast-and will never go back.
Amazing!
07/31/2007 at 11:07am
User: Breanna from Delaware, OH User Rating:
This is the best pot roast I've ever made. Super easy but full of flavor. This is one our cold weather favorites. So far every recipe of Giada's that I've tried has been wonderful.
Sublime!
07/17/2007 at 04:15pm
User: Thea from Nashville, TN User Rating:
This hearty recipe tastes a lot more complicated than it is to make! It's satisfying and easy comfort food, yet impressive enough to make for guests. The meat is so tender it melts in your mouth and made my kithen smell incredible. I will make this again and again! I served it parm smashed potatoes and garlic roasted green beans. Yum.
Delicious!
06/21/2007 at 10:21pm
User: Mary from Schaumburg, IL User Rating:
We loved this recipe, best roast I ever made. Made for Christmas and it got raves! Definitely a keeper recipe!
Really Good Food
06/19/2007 at 03:05pm
User: Lynn from Morriston, FL User Rating:
Excellent comfort food. Great for chilly winter evenings.
Stracoto
06/18/2007 at 10:42am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very very good, but it makes too much sauce.
Best Pot Roast Ever!!
06/17/2007 at 02:56pm
User: Barbara from Lake Forestq, CA User Rating:
I have made several "good" pot roasts in my life. This pot roast, however, is the "best" by far. It is so easy, and the gravy is silky and soooo delicious. Today is Father's Day, and my husband has requested this dish. The left-overs (if any) are great on a french roll toasted in the oven with a bit of mayonaise, and then add the meat and gravy.......
WOW!
05/26/2007 at 10:54pm
User: Diane from Flossmoor, IL User Rating:
The best pot roast I have ever had!
Company fare
05/19/2007 at 08:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Have made this several times for friends and family. It has become a favorite. Very rich and flavorful.
Absolute delicious!
05/16/2007 at 05:19pm
User: Whitney from Georgetown, ME User Rating:
I make this dish at least once a month and my family just adores it! My 14yo son cannot get enough and my finicky 4yo actually cleans her plate! The meat is so moist and tender it just melts in your mouth. You cannot go wrong with this dish! It is the perfect rainy day meal!
OUTSTANDING!
04/13/2007 at 11:53am
User: Amanda from Williamsville, NY User Rating:
This recipe is unbelievably easy and oh so tasty! It has restaurant quality flavor that can be easily made at home. This is definitely worth a try! My whole family invites themselves over for dinner if they know I am making this dish! It is spectacular with smashed potatoes and any vegetable or salad.
Little Effort: Great Impression
04/08/2007 at 12:47pm
User: Shannon from Omaha, NE User Rating:
I made this recipe today for Easter dinner and served it over plain noodles. It was fantastic and very, very easy. I made a smaller roast, about 2.5 lbs, and it only took two hours. Thinking on the leftovers, I wish I had made a bigger one now.
Best ever!
04/08/2007 at 01:58am
User: SHANNON from Des Moines, IA User Rating:
This is one of the BEST EVER pot roast recipes!! The mushrooms really make it. It's a great recipe for company, too. I've had many requests for this dish after making it for dinner parties.
Wonderful!
04/02/2007 at 10:00am
User: Sheron from Lee's Summit, MO User Rating:
I have what I thought was an excellent pot roast recipe; however, I agree with many of the other reviews that this is the best I have ever tasted. My husband and son were in full agreement, and this will replace my former recipe.
Pure Comfort Food!
03/26/2007 at 10:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I tried this recipe yesterday and it was a big hit. I did not have a 6qt roasting pan so I cooked everything up according to the recipe and then threw it all into a 6qt crockpot for 3 hours on high. It was amazing!!!
Flavor
03/26/2007 at 06:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I could never get my roast to have flavor, and when made this it totally bursted with flavor and tenderness and pretty much fell apart!! My whole family and a couple friends loved it!! SOooooo, easy!
Family Favorite
03/24/2007 at 08:23pm
User: April from Austell, GA User Rating:
This version of pot roast has quickly become my families favorite Sunday meal. Normally, my son does not eat any type of gravy or sauce on his meat, but he loves the sauce made for this roast. Thanks so much!!!
gone in a flash!
03/24/2007 at 07:06pm
User: Cheryl from Fort Collins, CO User Rating:
My daughter and her two daughters gobbled this one up and declared it a keeper. Daughter asked for the recipie so i'll have to print another one for myself...
oh my god
03/23/2007 at 01:37pm
User: paulette from friday Harbor, WA User Rating:
one of the easiest incredible meals have ever made. thank you
Great mushroom sauce!!
03/20/2007 at 05:02pm
User: Devon from Pottstown, PA User Rating:
I'm not a huge red wine fan, but this recipe received so many great reviews that I had to try it. The wine blended perfectly with the beef broth and mushrooms-it was insanely delicious!! I used an eye roast b/c thats what I had on hand, but next time I will try the chuck roast. The dried porcini mushrooms I bought came in 1 oz. containers, so I just used the whole thing. I pulled some mushrooms out before I pureed the sauce with my hand blender so there would still be chunks of mushroom in the sauce. Next time I think I'll skip blending the sauce, it looked great the way it was.
My new favorite beef recipe!
03/15/2007 at 01:39pm
User: Barbara from Mechanicsfille, VA User Rating:
When I first saw this, I literally ran to the grocery store to buy the ingredients so I could make this. It is a cinch to prepare, and it fills the house with a heavenly aroma while cooking!
Outstanding Recipe!!
03/14/2007 at 10:36pm
User: CATHY from Ansonia, CT User Rating:
I made Giada's Pot Roast tonight and it was absolutely out of this world! My husband practically cried when I put the leftovers in the refrigerator *lol* This recipe is a 'must'!! Thank you Giada for this wonderful recipe that we will be sure to enjoy for many, many years.
The Best Pot Roast!!!!!!!
03/13/2007 at 03:45am
User: Karen from Pacific, WA User Rating:
This the very best pot roast I have ever made Thank you again Giada for a GREAT recipe!!!!!
Flavourful and Filling
03/11/2007 at 10:55pm
User: Robin from Plover, WI User Rating:
After seeing Giada prepare this dish on Everyday Italian, I just had to make it for dinner with my grandparents. The roast turned out absolutely delicious, and the gravy was fantastic (using the blender produced a velvety thick sauce and Grandpa didn't have a clue that there were mushrooms in it!) The taste was rich and traditional, yet a notch above the way my family usually makes pot roast. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I think I'll make future roasts with this recipe rather than my grandmother's. The grandparents, by the way, gave it hearty thumbs up!
EASY
03/09/2007 at 08:45pm
User: JACQUELINE from KINGS PARK, NY User Rating:
I'm not much of a cook but this was quite easy & tasty.
The Very Best!
03/08/2007 at 07:51pm
User: Marybeth from Aptos, CA User Rating:
This recipe is just like the one I have been using for 50 years, I use a cast iron dutch oven and cook it with onions, red wine and mushroooms for 4 hours in a 350? oven and it it tender and moist and makes wonderful gravy. I do not see how it could possibly be dry unless the critc?s cover is not tight!
Bruce's Review
02/21/2007 at 05:01pm
User: Bruce from New Haven, CT User Rating:
Incredible!
Our favorite roast ever!
02/19/2007 at 05:27pm
User: Mindy from Dayton, OH User Rating:
This has become my and my husband's favorite roast! The meat is so very tender and the sauce is fantastic. I love the meaty flavor of the porcinis. Giada has been a big inspiration to me and I have learned so much from her cooking. My husband is one happy guy! One little tip -- I like to use my immersion blender right in the dutch oven instead of removing the sauce to blend it in a food processor. Makes life much easier!
Onolicious!!!
02/15/2007 at 02:04am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Made this dish for that special someone on Valentine`s Day, she loved it. Roast came out very tender and the sauce is so delicious. Will definitely make this dish again.
Finally - success with Pot Roast!
01/26/2007 at 10:22pm
User: KAREN from shadow hills, CA User Rating:
Found this recipe in Giada's 2nd cookbook and since my hubby & son love pot roast thought I'd give it a try. It was fantastic! I did not use the mushrooms, but the flavor was so good (can't go wrong with garlic, onions, wine and stock). I love the pureed gravy - great depth of flavor without being chunky. This recipe was so easy to make. I served it with Giada's polenta - the fancy one with the parmigiano, milk and butter... pure comfort food! I will make this dish again for sure!
thebestmealever!
01/21/2007 at 07:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Ilovetomakethisforcompany......Its easy and yumy
Absolutely delicious
01/09/2007 at 02:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this recipe for some friends and everyone absolutely loved it!!
Best Pot Roast I ever made
01/09/2007 at 01:50pm
User: bonnie from edisto, SC User Rating:
Don't know what made this roast so much differnent then others I have made, but it was. Rich and tender. Am making it for the church supper tomorrow. Sure hope it turns out great again! Bonnie Edisto Island SC
A unforgetable Evening
01/03/2007 at 05:28pm
User: stacey from Hayes, VA User Rating:
This is a one of a kind meal. The roast is tender and the gravy...oh it is a real treat!
main dish
01/03/2007 at 05:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Family loved this dish.
Heavenly
12/30/2006 at 11:29pm
User: Annamaria from Newnan, GA User Rating:
I prepared this for a Christmas Holiday Dinner. I followed the recipe exact. The result was HEAVENLY. The meat was so tender and tasty. Everyone LOVED it. A Wonderful Dish.
a real winner
12/29/2006 at 03:25pm
User: CHRISTINE from Chula Vista, CA User Rating:
This is one of the easiest and tastiest pot roast recipes I've ever tried. This has now become OUR go to recipe whenever I make pot roast.
Amazing!
12/17/2006 at 05:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
hits the spot, so good
Delicious
12/04/2006 at 10:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love good pot roast. I have been making pot roast for years like my grandmother, but it never tasted quite as good as hers. I have been adding ingredients etc. using beef broth instead of just water like she did. The gravy is the important part. This recipe was perfect!!! I used less than a 2 lb chuck roast(really only use chuck roast, or shoulder clod, which is a chuck), and cooked it for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. I couldn't find dried porcinis so used dried polish cepa mushrooms. I served it with mashed potatoes(a must for me with pot roast) and carrots. Yum!! Good pot roast is my favorite meal in the world.
Best beef roast ever!
12/04/2006 at 11:18am
User: Laura from Johnstown, PA User Rating:
My family, including my picky-eater-never-touch mushrooms kids gave this recipe a chance and they loved! Nice for a special dinner that only takes a little extra work.
you gotta make this!
11/24/2006 at 08:52pm
User: DEBRA from w. melbourne, FL User Rating:
Oh my gosh! I have been looking for a pot roast just like my mom used to make. This is it! Fabulous! I have shared the recipe with co-workers and their families have raved about it. I make it at least once a month. Thank you so much!
Wonderful!
11/20/2006 at 02:44pm
User: JOY from Tucson, AZ User Rating:
Really Good!
My best food find
11/18/2006 at 01:08pm
User: ANN from Alexandria, VA User Rating:
I have served this beef roast so many times and it is always my favorite. My guests can not believe how wonderful it is and always ask for more. Thank you Giada for such a great recipe.
Out of this world!!
11/14/2006 at 01:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very, very easy to make. Husband and kids LOVED it. (Typical ol' pot roast was never that special to the kids and husband turned his nose up at it.) Won't ever make the traditional pot roast again--this recipe is THAT good!! Have made it 3 times already. I used baby belle mushrooms, turned out just fine. I cooked 1st one at 300 for 4 hours and it came out a bit more tender than at 350 for 3 hrs. Have never been able to make a decent gravy from pot roast, but this one is excellent and extremely easy. HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you try it!
The best pot roast ever
11/13/2006 at 09:34pm
User: Elizabeth from Grass Valley, CA User Rating:
My husband said it is the best he has ever had. Our friends had it with us and there were no leftovers. Totally simple to make.
Unbelievable Roast
11/06/2006 at 03:11pm
User: STEVEN from Baton Rouge, LA User Rating:
This is absolutely the best roast I have ever made. the gravey was perfect. This was a huge hit with the family.
This Recipe Delivers
11/04/2006 at 04:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This potroast is amazing!!. The aroma, and flavor is out of this world. Definately one of those recipes that you want to put as impressive favorites. that you will always be able One that you will always be able to rely on as a hit when entertaining, or impressing a date. Blessings Giarda!
Company worthy
10/29/2006 at 03:04pm
User: Melissa from Kent, WA User Rating:
I cooked this simple roast for a fall dinner party with the next door neighbors. It was simple and full of flavor. The prep took 15 minutes max and then I was free for the rest of the evening to enjoy our company. My neighbor said she'll never eat pot roast any other way ever again. I took the left over meat and sauce and created a stew the next day. Superb.
he'll marry you for this one
10/26/2006 at 03:19pm
User: liz from sparta, NJ User Rating:
amazing recipe. really easy my family was impressed and i'm a good cook. you can count on this one.
world's best pot roast
10/20/2006 at 12:58pm
User: David from Sarasota, FL User Rating:
exceptional - best pot roast ever
Pot Roast Without Veggies?
10/19/2006 at 11:34pm
User: Jeff from Overland Park, KS User Rating:
One of my favorite parts of eating a roast is enjoying all the vegetables my wife cooks with it...potatoes, carrots, celery, etc. I was skeptical here because the mushrooms and onions wound up pureed in the gravy. Guess what??? I didn't miss them a bit. The gravy is spectacular and needed virtually nothing other than the recipe calls for. We love it and it was simple. We cooked it for about 4 1/2 hours because we like it to "fall apart". It didn't quite do that...but again it didn't really matter. Can't wait till be make it again!
Delicious
10/18/2006 at 10:46am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
absolutely delicious!!!!
Not as good as expected...
10/16/2006 at 04:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This dish looked delicious on TV, but I guess the roast I bought was a bit too lean. I cooked it at 350 for two hours & it was totally dry & overcooked. I also used fresh mushrooms b/c I couldn't find dried porcini, and I think I used too many b/c the sauce was a bit thick. I'm sure it could've been better - just don't buy a lean roast for this long cooking time!
I don't even like roast!
10/10/2006 at 05:36pm
User: Cathy from Tulsa, OK User Rating:
This is the best roast I ever had, and I don't like roast. I've made it 3 times since seeing Giada make it on Everyday Italian, and I've given it to a number of friends and family. JUST WONDERFUL!!!
Great flavor
10/09/2006 at 12:44pm
User: Drew from Orlando, FL User Rating:
Best pto roast I ever had or made. Meat came out juciy and tenderw ith such great flavor. My family loved it!
A Crowd Pleaser
10/07/2006 at 02:08pm
User: Kathleen from Simi Valley, CA User Rating:
This is my absolute favorite pot roast recipe! It packs so much flavor and is so easy to make! I love the combination of the porcini mushrooms with the roast. I also added rosemary and a touch of honey into the gravy for sweetness. This recipe has become a staple in our home!
Giada does it again!
10/07/2006 at 12:55pm
User: Cindy from Glendale, AZ User Rating:
This is the best roast ever! My husband and son raved and raved. When my son's friend came over he insisted he try some they finished it up! I can hardly wait to impress my friends at a dinner party.
Delicious
10/06/2006 at 02:28am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was really delicious! The meat was so soft I didn't need a knife to cut it. This is may be one of my favorite recipes so far!
Absolutely Great!
10/05/2006 at 11:08am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy to make, great flavor, and absolutely great served with rice.
Foolproof pot roast recipe
10/02/2006 at 11:13am
User: Cheryl from Charlottesville, VA User Rating:
I did as Giada said during her show when she demoed this recipe "cook it until it's done and then cook it some more." My 2lb roast took about 2-1/2 hours cooking time and came out moist, tender and flavorful. The sauce, which taste very rich like it has loads of butter (but doesn't!), was excellent served over mashed potatoes. Thanks Giada for making me a much better cook!
Excellent
09/30/2006 at 09:11pm
User: Janelle from Norcross, GA User Rating:
We really enjoyed this dish. Was a nice twist on an old standard. I did change the time and temp based on earlier reviews. For the first 1.5 hrs, I cooked at 325 and for the next 1-ish hrs, I cooked at 300. Just keep an eye on it and you won't be disappointed. It's really yummy. Great with mashed potatoes and asparagus.
excellent
09/29/2006 at 11:45am
User: Laura from Plainfield, IL User Rating:
Made this roast for dinner last night after seeing the show in the afternoon. I used portebello mushrooms instead and used vegetable stock instead of beef. It was delicious!!! Even my kids loved it. Can't wait to make it again.
Haven't Tried It Yet...but my mouth is watering!!
09/28/2006 at 06:53pm
User: KRISTEN from Gainesville, FL User Rating:
So i haven't made this dish yet but I can only find 3 lb beef chucks at the store. does anyone recommend cutting back on the cooking time or should I just cook it for the same amount of time as a 4 lb roast? thanks!
firemanmad
09/28/2006 at 05:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Recipe was easy to follow and great tasteing. Made it at firehouse and they loved it.
THE BEST OF THE BEST
09/28/2006 at 02:11pm
User: SANDRA from COVINGTON, GA User Rating:
I CAN'T BELIEVE ANYONE WOULD NOT RATE THIS RECIPE A FIVE STAR RATING. FOR THOSE DIDN'T, TRY AGAIN. PREPARATION AND COOKING TIME IS IMPORTANT. ALL OVENS COOK DIFFERENT. LOVED IT, LOVED IT, LOVED IT.
Unbelievably delicious!
09/28/2006 at 07:47am
User: Patti from Eastpointe, MI User Rating:
I've made many pot roasts over the years, and this is #1 in my book. I used a top round roast instead, and the last hr. of cooking added potato wedges to the roasting pan. The gravy was heaven...probably the best I've ever tasted. You will not be dissappointed if you try this recipe.
Very good
09/27/2006 at 10:43pm
User: Loni from Oak Creek, WI User Rating:
I'll make this again, but possible use another wine. A lighter red wine.
Stracoto Roast
09/26/2006 at 01:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It is excellent an I recommend it for everyone ... tastes great ... easy to fix ... can be done ahead of time ... flavors just get better. Wonderful.
mmmmmmmmm
09/26/2006 at 06:22am
User: rebecca from PORT ST LUCIE, FL User Rating:
home cookin. Shred left overs over egg noodles for awesome stroganoff (just add 1 pint sour cream to gravy & serve!
So Good!
09/25/2006 at 03:56pm
User: Jennifer from Valencia, CA User Rating:
As Giada says: "So Good!" This is the BEST meat recipe I have ever made. So easy to do....but won raves reviews! My family went nuts! The gravy was perfection. I am trying yet another Everyday Italian recipe tonight. Can't wait! Keep up the great work!!!!
Very good
09/23/2006 at 09:27am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was a little nervous about making my first pot roast. However, this recipe is pretty darn foolproof as long as you use a nice wine. I had a 2-1/2 lb chuck roast and followed the recipe exactly. Turned out very nice. I thought it was too salty from the beef broth so I will cut back on seasoning the meat with salt next time. Will make again. If I use a larger cut of meat I will make more gravy as the recipe's proportions suited the smaller roast size perfectly.
use the rosemary
08/24/2006 at 03:24pm
User: Im from Redondo Beach, CA User Rating:
The first time I made this I thought the gravy was delicious without the rosemary and almost didn't put it in. But after I added the rosemary, the gravy was even better! My family loves this recipe over polenta. I find I usually have to add more stock than the recipe calls for.
The Best!
08/19/2006 at 11:06am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is without a doubt the best pot roast/roast beef recipe around! Just the gravy alone is worth making the dish, plus EVERYONE will love this!
Fantastic
08/13/2006 at 01:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My family and I loved this meal. This meal was simple and delicious one of our top ten favorites. I substituted baby bella mushroms for the porcini mushrooms.
Great!!!!
06/28/2006 at 04:21pm
User: Mike from cornwall bridge, CT User Rating:
Best chef on the station
CHUCK ROAST
06/24/2006 at 01:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
EXCELLENT FLAVOR
I did it!!!
06/16/2006 at 07:52pm
User: Rachelle from Sonoma, CA User Rating:
This recipe was sooooo good. i have never made a pot roast that met my expectations. Finally I did! The flavor in this recipe was wondeerful.
WOW!
06/13/2006 at 04:45pm
User: shelley from port st lucie, FL User Rating:
This was absolutely delicious. My husband wouldn't stop talking about it. The gravy is amazing.
Absolutely fantastic!
06/01/2006 at 03:07pm
User: Carrie from Warrenton, VA User Rating:
A little more work than just putting a roast in the crock pot but it was worth it. So delicious!!
As good as it gets
06/01/2006 at 01:50pm
User: Gene from Walkersville, MD User Rating:
Using a piece of meat such as chuck or shoulder, this is about as flavorful as you can make it. An excellent creation.
Delicious!
05/15/2006 at 02:05pm
User: Pamela from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
I am not a fan of potroast, but this is something else! It was so moist - and the gravy was to die for!
Tried it
05/11/2006 at 04:48pm
User: eric from miami, FL User Rating:
Really wonderful.
my husbands favorite pot roast
05/09/2006 at 11:33am
User: pam from antioch, IL User Rating:
the men in my house couldnt get enough. very easy and fast.the only thing i changed was that i thinned my sauce a little.
Use porcinis more often!
05/07/2006 at 12:11pm
User: George from Chesterfield, MO User Rating:
This roast was so stunningly tasty that I will start putting porcinis in my regular yankee pot roast when I make that. I was hesitant with the rosemary since it dose smell like an evergreen tree, but the taste that it adds is completely different than the way it smells. An absolute winning recipe!
Easy, Quick, Very Good Roast!
05/05/2006 at 02:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Quick to prepare, the best roast I've ever made!
a little sandy
05/02/2006 at 05:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I wish I would of used my better judgement and rinsed the mushrooms somehow. Every time Iv'e used dried mushrooms in the past you need to soak them in liquid then strain it to get the grit out. The taste was great, but a bit crunchy. Since I didn't see this problem mentioned in any other review maybe I'm the only one with dirty dried mushrooms?!
Very tender
05/02/2006 at 04:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy meal to make and family loved it. Meat was tender and the mushrooms gave it a lot of flavor.
WOW!!!
05/01/2006 at 05:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is amazing. My boyfriend didn't have a blender at his place so I just thickened the gravy a bit with cornstarch and I probably will do that always now. The slices of onions and mushrooms over the meat and mashed potatoes are awesome!!! I will use this recipe forever when making pot roast.
very good
05/01/2006 at 03:35pm
User: Jill from Macon, GA User Rating:
This recipe is very good,however,I do agree with a couple of other people about the cooking temperature.I cut it back to 300.Also,being from the south,I think this recipe would be good with mashed potatoes.YUM YUM!
Beautifull
04/29/2006 at 03:12am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My Family enjoyed this dish very much
Stracoto With Porcini Mushrooms
04/28/2006 at 06:48am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a very good recipe, and wasn't too difficult to prepare.
Ecellent
04/25/2006 at 08:48pm
User: angela from fort worth, TX User Rating:
We loved this recipe! Thanks Giada keep the delicious recipes coming.
Lots of flavor
04/25/2006 at 08:00am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This pot roast had so much flavor and was so easy to prepare. The dried mushrooms are the key to this rich tasting roast.
Divine...
04/24/2006 at 05:23pm
User: JULIET from Denver, CO User Rating:
This was so yummy...only negative is that I think 3 hours is too long or the heat is too high because the meat was a bit dry, I would cook about 30 minutes less in the future. I used a dried mushroom medley as I couldnt find straight porcinis. Served this with roasted asparagus and mashed potatoes and will DEFINATELY be making this one again! Thanks Giada!
I don't like to eat Leather!
04/24/2006 at 02:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I initially followed this recipe exactly. I have a Le Creuset 7 1/4" Dutch Oven. I browned the 3.5 lb chuck roast, removed it, sauted the onions garlic, added wine, boiled it for 1 minute, added stock and mushrooms, added back the roast, brought to a boil, and placed the Dutch Oven in a 350 degree oven. I set the timer for 1.5 hours since I was going to turn the meat, then, per the recipe I would cook for an additional 1.5 hours (3 hours total). After 45 minutes and reading other Pot Roast recipies, I lowered the heat to 300 degrees. At 1.5 hours I turned the meat. At 2 hours 15 minutes, worried that I would over cook the roast, I put a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the roast, and it read 200 degrees!!!!!!!!!!! I immediately took the roast out to sit under a tent of foil, and began to puree the gravy. After 20 minutes sitting, I cut the roast, and it was like leather. Fortunately I was able to put gravy on the meat and "soften" it somewhat to where my family could eat it. I'm not a professional chef but have been cooking for decades. I find it extremely irresponsible for FoodTV to condone cooking a 4 lb roast in a 350 degree oven for 3 hours. On a positive not, the gravy was great! Perhaps if this is cooked at a lower temp (250 degrees?) it would work. I might even try using a slow cooker after browing the meat and simmering it on low. I can't understand how this recipie got so many 5 star reviews?
Delicious and Easy
04/24/2006 at 12:16pm
User: Rhonda from Whitehall, PA User Rating:
Pot roast was something I had never made, but after seeing Giada cook this I just had to give it a try. First, the smell while it was cooking was driving us crazy. Couldn't locate the dried porcinis, so I used a mix of fresh mushrooms and I chose not to puree the veggies to make the sauce. Instead, when there was about an hour remaining, I added cut up potatoes and baby carrots to the juice around the roast. The outcome was spectacular, although I'm afraid we did overeat a bit! I'll definitely be making this again.
Absolutely Wonderful
04/24/2006 at 09:21am
User: Jean from Savoy, MA User Rating:
I always thought I made a great pot roast (which was my grandmother's recipe), but after making this recipe, my husband couldn't stop raving about how good it was. This is a sure winner! Thank you Giada!!!!!
Wonderful flavor and tenderness
04/23/2006 at 04:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe results in a wonderfully robust roast. The porcini mushrooms are must. One word of caution, if using a Le Creuset type pot you may want to reduce the temperature, these pots retain more heat that regular dutch ovens. Excellent recipe, enjoy.
Easy, and great tasting
04/23/2006 at 02:24pm
User: Terri from Pascoag, RI User Rating:
Just made this today for Sunday dinner. Cannot tell you how delicious, tender and easy this was. The gravy this made was awesome for bread dipping. Did'nt have fresh rosemary but just added about a tablespoon of dried and it was just as good.
Easy, Tender, and Flavorful
04/20/2006 at 04:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I created this recipe for the first time - it was very easy, and melted in your mouth. I used Tri-Tip roast which gave it a wonderful flavor - I skipped creating/blending the sauce at the end, and it was still good. Both my husband and father loved it. I would definitely make this again!
Just O.K.
04/14/2006 at 02:13am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought this recipe was a little too much work for what it is. It was a bit difficult to skim off the fat and I didn't like blending the juices and mushrooms. I'll just stick with the tried and true pot roast. Have tried and kept many of Giada's recipes.
Wonderful!
04/07/2006 at 05:46pm
User: Tonya from Maplewood, MN User Rating:
I've made this roast several times for friends and family, they really love it. My husband loves the flavor of the porcini mushrooms, and he doesn't usually like mushrooms. Living in the midwest I like my sauce a bit thicker and smoother, like gravy. I just put the juice in the blender with a Tbsp or so of cornstarch and pulse it for a couple seconds. Out comes a wonderful smooth gravy.
Tender and tasty!
03/30/2006 at 02:47pm
User: CAROLINE from Houston, TX User Rating:
This was a wonderful dish with great flavor!
cant mess it up
03/06/2006 at 06:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i have made this many times, and im convinced that you cant mess it up. its very flavorful and the leftovers make good sandwiches
Just Yummy!
02/22/2006 at 02:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy Peesie! Loved it but next time I might not use a blender to make the gravy. I would like a chunkier sauce and might use a smaller dice on the mushrooms and veggies. It was however a great rich gravy for any occasion.
outstanding
02/11/2006 at 04:46pm
User: Amber from Oxnard, CA User Rating:
Loved this and very easy
family favorite
02/08/2006 at 03:01pm
User: KERRY from Buckeye, AZ User Rating:
This is a keeper recipe! From the first time I made it, every member of my hard to please family raved! This is now become one of those comfort dishes we make for us and to impress guest. Every now and then I alter something in this since it is easy to throw together from things on hand. I have used different cuts of meat, and my favorite wine to use is a Shiraz. I often will throw vegetables such as potates carrots and such in to make a one pot meal too. Even if you have never cooked before, this one is a sinch and goof proff! The first tiem I made it I forgot to turn the oven on, so it didn't get cooked again until the next day. I have to say letting it sit in the wine over night made it the best roast I have ever made! See...goof proof!
My first roast & definately not my last
02/07/2006 at 10:44pm
User: Jahnelle from pembroke pines, FL User Rating:
I prepared this roast and it was the most tasty, tender beef that I have ever had. I never ate pot roast before this and I can't imagine not having it an not having this particular recipe. The sauce was very tasty and went well with all my sides. I highly reccommend this this recipe for beef and roast lovers.
Awsome!!!!
02/02/2006 at 08:35am
User: Melissa from Columbia, SC User Rating:
This dish was absolutely wonderful and extremely simple!
excellent
01/26/2006 at 11:18am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellent just prefect for a cold winter meal.
Now firmly in our family dinner lineup
01/24/2006 at 09:10pm
User: LYSSA from Riverside, CA User Rating:
I've always loved doing something tasty with inexpensive meat, but the typical American version of pot roast had lost its thrill for our family. Enter the Italian version and it's a whole new thing. The intense flavor of wine, rosemary, and garlic makes this meal rich enough to serve company, but the tender meat and hearty mushrooms make it great comfort food as well. We sometimes substitute fresh portabello slices when we don't have porcinis and it comes out fabulous. We also sometimes forego blending the gravy and simply serve it au jus style. Use similar flavorings in another dish to cook potatoes and carrots and you'll have everything you'd want from a pot roast, but with exciting new flavor.
stracoto delicioso!
01/23/2006 at 04:13pm
User: SHARON from Albuquerque, NM User Rating:
This was a great way to renew my interest in pot roast. Never did like it too much. But had a chuck roast to use up. The porcinis really come through with their earthy flavor. Very easy and moist. Not the dry shoe leather I remember. Gotta try this!
Delicious and easy
01/22/2006 at 04:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a favorite recipe for my family!
Fantastic
01/15/2006 at 09:40am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for my family yesterday and they absolutely loved it. Even my year old, who is a doesn't like anything other than chicken nuggets, couldn't get enough. Easy to make with big results and flavor.
excellent
01/09/2006 at 05:33pm
User: amy from salem, OR User Rating:
This is the best roast you'll ever make and so easy.
superb!
01/08/2006 at 06:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I am not a chef by any means, but this recipe sure did make me look good! I even used cremini mushrooms and it was awesome. This will be the only roast recipe I will ever need. I am very rarely disappointed with Giada's recipes.
Great
01/07/2006 at 09:55am
User: PAMELA from north arlington , NJ User Rating:
I have made this several times and it is always a hit. Thanks Giada Pam
I really enjoyed this meal
01/02/2006 at 11:59am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Tastes better the second day...use the gravy to flavor simple white rice. Would have been 5 star meal if she included some potatoes to roast.
New Years Eve Delight!
01/01/2006 at 05:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I got married this past summer. I LOVE to cook so I thought (and my husband agreed) that it would be fun to stay-in on New Year's Eve and have a wonderful dinner for two. I saw this recipe on TV and knew it would be perfect, and it was. The recipe is easy and the result both impressive and delicious. The roast smelled fabulous as it cooked. I served it with fresh white potatoes boiled in their skins, and baby carrots in a light, white cheese sauce. We had a terrific meal and a romantic first New Year's Eve as a married couple. Thanks "Everyday Italian"!
Loved This Dish!
12/29/2005 at 11:02pm
User: YVETTE from Bend, OR User Rating:
What a great sauce, the porcini mushrooms make this dish. I served it with roasted garlic and parmesan mashed potatoes... I could eat this every night!!!
Wonderful!!
12/26/2005 at 01:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The best roast I've ever had. I made it for Christmas Eve dinner and everyone loved it! Wonderful flavor.
Wonderful flavor!
12/26/2005 at 12:46pm
User: Julie from North Richland Hills, TX User Rating:
This dish had a wonderful, rich flavor. Even though we do not drink wine, we loved the flavor of the beef and sauce (I did forget to add the Rosemary). I'm adding this to my favorite roast recipes!
Yum-O!!!
12/21/2005 at 02:56pm
User: CRISTIN from Greensboro, NC User Rating:
This was wonderful. I have told everyone I know about it. Italy may have to ship more porcinis!!!!!!!
easy
12/20/2005 at 05:58pm
User: KAREN from ROSEMEAD, CA User Rating:
great recipe - so easy, fast & good!
awesome stracoto
12/20/2005 at 05:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was so good, it was all I could think about the next day - so I could enjoy the left overs! I am now trying to figure out how to tweak the recipe to be a crock pot dish so my hectic schedule won't keep me from having it more often.
Stracoto with Porcini Mushrooms
12/20/2005 at 04:21am
User: REGENA from Sun City, AZ User Rating:
Very easy and very delish!
Easy and Yummy
12/19/2005 at 10:26pm
User: EDWIN from Pasadena, CA User Rating:
I just got up from the dinner table to write this review...the applause is still ringing in my ears. Only thing I did differently is that I peeled and cut up a couple of carrots into the pot. The other thing I did is do all the prep work this morning and threw the whole thing in the crock pot on low. Came home to wonderful smells and meat that disolved in our mouth. Served with boiled potatoes and was ready to be crowned king of the kitchen and a genius.
Excellent and Easy
12/18/2005 at 03:25pm
User: Eileen from Marshall, NC User Rating:
I was surprised at how easy and delicious this recipe was. I don't usually take the time to write a review, but this one was worth it. If you're even hesitating don't. I made it for my daughter when she came home from college and Loved It! She doesn't like mushrooms, (the texture - like the flavor) and really enjoy this pot roast.
Best Pot Roast Ever!
12/16/2005 at 08:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is by far the most delicious pot roast we have ever had. My husband makes constants requests for this one!
Porcini Roast
12/14/2005 at 11:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great, would have been better if I had added more beef broth. Kids did not need worcester or A1!
350 degrees, are you kidding me
12/13/2005 at 09:44am
User: MARY from Boston, MA User Rating:
Ok, I bought the chuckroast at Whole Foods and cooked it a 1/2 hour less and it was still burnt. I have a Le Creuset pot too. Maybe Whole Foods beef has less fat in it, but anything cooked for 3 hours (and I only did it for 2 1/2) at 350 would be burnt. Check out epicurious.com, their chuckroast is only cooked at 250 degrees for 2 hours. Now that seems more like it.
Stacoto with porcini mushrooms
12/13/2005 at 08:17am
User: Don from New Port Richey, FL User Rating:
This was so easy to make and it was OUTSTANDING!!!!!
roast
12/11/2005 at 05:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
just wonderful