Description
Brasato al Barolo is a traditional Italian dish where beef is slow-cooked in Barolo wine, resulting in tender, flavorful meat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 kg beef chuck roast
- 750 ml Barolo wine
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and brown the beef on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot. Cook until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in Barolo wine and bring to a simmer.
- Return the beef to the pot and add rosemary and bay leaves.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 3-4 hours, until the meat is tender.
- Remove the beef, slice, and serve with the reduced sauce.
Notes
- Use a good-quality Barolo wine for the best flavor.
- Let the meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with polenta or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: brasato al barolo, Italian beef stew, Barolo wine recipe