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Italian Pot Roast & Parmesan Risotto

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Italian Pot Roast & Parmesan Risotto

A luscious Italian Pot Roast paired with creamy Parmesan Risotto, perfect for special dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pot Roast
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast can substitute with lean cuts or mushrooms for vegetarian
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil can use vegetable oil as substitute
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 Carrots diced
  • 2 Celery stalks diced
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes can substitute with crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups Beef Broth or vegetable broth for lighter option
  • 1 cup Red Wine can substitute with more broth or grape juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Herbs bay leaves, thyme, rosemary
For the Risotto
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Arborio Rice short-grain rice can be used
  • 0.5 cup White Wine or substitute with broth or water
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese nutritional yeast for vegan option

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Cook the Pot Roast
  1. Sear the roast in olive oil with salt and pepper for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  2. Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in the same skillet for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Combine roast and sautéed vegetables in a slow cooker with diced tomatoes, beef broth, red wine, and herbs. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Prepare the Risotto
  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, sauté onion until translucent (3-4 minutes).
  2. Add Arborio rice, stirring gently for 2 minutes to toast.
  3. Incorporate white wine and stir until absorbed. Gradually add warm broth, stirring frequently for 18-20 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
Serve
  1. Slice the pot roast and serve alongside creamy Parmesan risotto, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Adjust seasoning to personal taste. Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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