{"id":"arrosto_d9bcd3e801","slug":"classic-italian-arrosto","title":"Classic Italian Arrosto","description":"A traditional Italian beef roast slow-cooked with aromatic vegetables, dry red wine, and fresh herbs until meltingly tender.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":130,"totalMinutes":150,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1.2 kg beef roast (chuck or top round)","name":"Beef Chuck","quantity":1.2,"unit":"kg","usQuantity":2.6,"usUnit":"lb","form":"whole","notes":"chuck or top round","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil","name":"Olive Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"extra virgin","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 large yellow onion, chopped","name":"Yellow Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"chopped","notes":"large, yellow","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 large carrot, diced","name":"Carrot","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"diced","notes":"large","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 celery stalk, diced","name":"Celery","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"diced","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"3 cloves garlic, smashed","name":"Garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"clove","form":"smashed","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"250 ml dry red wine","name":"Red Wine","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"dry","notes":"Chianti or similar","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"500 ml beef broth","name":"Beef broth","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 sprig fresh rosemary","name":"Rosemary","quantity":1,"unit":"sprig","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"sprig","form":"fresh","notes":"","group":"Herbs","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"2 fresh sage leaves","name":"Sage","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"fresh leaves","notes":"","group":"Herbs","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"Salt and black pepper to taste","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"Black pepper to taste","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Pat the beef dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.","group":"Prep","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large oven-proof pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef until deeply browned on all sides, about 10-15 minutes total. Remove the beef and set aside.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat the olive oil","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In the same pot, add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes. Add the smashed garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits (fond). Let the wine reduce by half.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Return the beef to the pot. Add the beef broth, rosemary, and sage. The liquid should come about halfway up the side of the meat. Cover with a lid and transfer to the preheated oven.","group":"Cooking","title":"Return the beef to the pot","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Cook for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender. Once done, let the roast rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Strain the cooking liquid to use as a sauce.","group":"Resting","title":"Cook for about 2 hours, or","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Resting"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, use a dry red wine like Chianti or Barbera. Ensure the meat is seared thoroughly to develop a deep crust before braising.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["roast","braise","sear"],"equipment":["Dutch oven","Paper towels","Knife","Cutting board"],"diet":["high_protein","low_carb","sugar_free"],"allergens":["celery"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"servings","note":"Approx. 250g per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The roast can be cooked fully, sliced, and stored in its juices for better flavor the next day."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container submerged in the braising liquid to prevent drying.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently in a pot over low heat or in a 300°F (149°C) oven covered with foil."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Farrosto_d9bcd3e801%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=cb14eb65-d68d-4656-a9a8-2a88e41168d4","imageAlt":"Classic Italian Arrosto — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["beef","roast","braised","italian","classic","comfort food","slow cooked"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Classic Italian Arrosto","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T08:01:19.634Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T08:01:19.634Z","related":[{"id":"pane_e_marmellata_43c0347c11","slug":"bread-and-jam-pane-e-marmellata","title":"Bread and Jam (Pane e Marmellata)","description":"A classic Italian breakfast staple consisting of toasted rustic bread spread with creamy butter and sweet fruit preserves.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":3,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpane_e_marmellata_43c0347c11%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=efcb1e5f-c2b8-42ca-b731-88339442711d","imageAlt":"Bread and Jam (Pane e Marmellata) — recipe cover","tags":["breakfast","italian","quick","easy","vegetarian","jam","toast"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":3,"stepCount":3},{"id":"tramezzino_15edd4f558","slug":"classic-venetian-tramezzino","title":"Classic Venetian Tramezzino","description":"A soft, crustless triangular sandwich from Venice, famously bulging with a creamy tuna and caper filling. 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