Description
Lidia’s Insanely Delicious Italian Beef Roasted in Barolo apple vinegar brings the heart of Italian cuisine to your table. This enticing dish showcases a succulent beef roast, perfectly infused with aromatic herbs and the tangy brightness of apple vinegar. Slow roasting transforms the meat into a tender masterpiece, complemented by savory vegetables that enhance its rich flavor. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, this one-pot wonder is not only impressive but also easy to prepare. Delight your guests and satisfy hearty appetites with this comforting, flavorful dish that celebrates the essence of Italian cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lb boneless beef roast (flat-iron, chuck, or bottom round)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium onions (quartered)
- 3 large carrots (cut into chunks)
- 4 stalks celery (cut into chunks)
- 6 cloves garlic (crushed)
- Fresh herbs: rosemary and sage
- 2 cups beef stock
- 2 bottles apple vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F. Season the beef roast with salt.
- In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the roast on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until onions soften. Add fresh herbs, nutmeg, peppercorns, and remaining salt; cook briefly.
- Return the roast to the pot, add apple vinegar and stock until partially submerged.
- Cover and braise in the oven for about 3 hours, rotating the roast halfway through until fork-tender.
- Remove from oven, skim fat from juices, reduce sauce by boiling if needed; serve sliced beef with sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg