Stracoto with Porcini Mushrooms

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Soups and Stews

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (289)

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Cook Time:
3 hr 25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 15 min
Cook: 3 hr 25 min
Total:: 3 hr 55 min

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Ingredients

1 (4-pound) boneless beef chuck roast
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, sliced
6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 cup dry red wine
1 3/4 cups canned beef broth
1/2-ounce dried porcini mushrooms
1 large sprig fresh rosemary, plus extra for garnish

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Pat the beef dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the beef generously with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy 6-quart roasting pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until brown on all sides, about 15 minutes total cooking time. Transfer the beef to a bowl. Add remaining tablespoon oil to the pan, add the onions and saute until tender, scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of the pot, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute 1 minute. Add the wine and boil 1 minute. Stir in the broth and mushrooms. Return the beef to the pan. Bring the liquids to a boil. Cover and transfer to the oven. Braise until the beef is fork-tender, turning the beef over halfway through cooking, about 3 hours.

Transfer the beef to a cutting board. Tent the beef with foil and let stand 15 minutes. Meanwhile, spoon any excess fat off the top of the pan juices. Transfer the pan juices and vegetables to a blender and puree until smooth. Combine the sauce and rosemary sprig in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper.

Cut the beef across the grain into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange the sliced beef on a platter and garnish with rosemary. Spoon the sauce over and serve, passing the remaining sauce in a sauce boat.

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recipe Stracoto with Porcini Mushrooms
Jim Caledonia, WI 10-30-2009
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WOW!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm no fan of pot roast, and this ain't no pot roast, it's awesome! The best part is, it's so easy and simple, hard to... believe so few ingredients can taste so good. I doubled the liquids the second time I made it to make sure I had enough of the delicious sauce, worked great.Read more
recipe Stracoto with Porcini Mushrooms
Elizabeth Westerville, OH 10-18-2009
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Perfection!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is so gourmet and makes you look like a star to your company!! The meat melts in your mouth and the mushroom and... rosemary sauce adds an amazing layer of depth. Your guests will be ohhing and ahhing over this!! Read more
recipe Stracoto with Porcini Mushrooms
Jeanne Skowhegan, ME 10-05-2009
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Fantastic!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this just as recipe says. Incredible!!!
recipe Stracoto with Porcini Mushrooms
Jennifer Boca Raton, FL 08-16-2009
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Excellent!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We really enjoyed this dish! Added celery and a bay leaf to the vegetable mix. Sauteed baby portabellas (instead of using... dried porcini) and deglazed the pan with more cabernet before adding the pureed vegetables. Tender meat and wonderful glaze... will definitely make again. Thanks, Giada! Read more
recipe Stracoto with Porcini Mushrooms
heidi Victoria, TX 08-06-2009
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super easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is awesome! I remebered it from the show and made it from memory and it turned out great. It takes a long time... from start to finish, but that is mostly oven time.Read more
recipe Stracoto with Porcini Mushrooms
Trish Pinellas Park, FL 07-27-2009
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Fantastic company dish
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is without a doubt the VERY BEST roast ever. I have made this several times and it is absolutely fool proof. Be sure... to make the gravy it is so creamy and yummy! Read more