
Kalamata Olive and Sun-Dried Tomato Pot Roast
A great Italian twist to the classic family pot roast.
Recipe adapted from Souting Magazine, March-April 2010
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 3-4 lb beef chuck roast, bone-in or boneless
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 TBS olive oil
- 3/4 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil, dried
- 1 TBS Italian seasoning
- 1 large garlic clove, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, sliced into thin strips
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup of frozen pearl onions
- Preheat the oven to 275º F.
- Wipe dry with paper towels:
- 1 3-4 lb beef chuck roast, bone-in or boneless
- Season beef with:
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add:
- When is hot, add roast and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Turn meat over and brown other side, another 5 minutes.
- Pour over all over the surface of the browned roast:
- 3/4 cup low-sodium beef broth
- Evenly sprinkle over the roast:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil, dried
- 1 TBS Italian seasoning
- 1 large garlic clove, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, sliced into thin strips
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- Cover and cook in the oven for 3 hours, or until meat is fork tender.
- During last hour of cooking add:
- 1 cup of frozen pearl onions
- Season to taste and serve.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 3 hours 15 min
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 8-10
Serving Size: approx. 6 oz meat
Serving Suggestions: Serve with polenta (fried polenta pictured above), rice, buttered noodles or with some hearty bread.