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Brasato al Barolo on a bed of polenta with a thick sauce poured over the top.

Traditional Brasato Al Barolo Recipe (Braised Beef With Barolo)

Melissa
When the weather starts to cool, enjoy the rich, comforting flavors of Brasato al Barolo. A classic Italian dish made from an inexpensive cut of beef that is slow-braised in a robust Barolo wine until tender.
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Course entertaining, holidays, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 449 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large heavy bottom pot with lid

Ingredients
  

  • 2-2.5 pounds round steak
  • 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon Cocoa powder
  • 4 ounces Italian pancetta
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bottle Barolo red wine

Instructions
 

  • Add the wine, beef, and onions to a large pot or container and cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
    2-2.5 pounds round steak, 1 yellow onion , 1 bottle Barolo red wine
  • After marinating, remove the meat and pat dry.
  • In a heavy bottom pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil, over medium high heat. Sear the meat on all sides and then set aside.
    2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • Reduce the heat to medium, and add the pancetta, rosemary, and bay leaf. Add salt and pepper then stir and cook for one minute.
    2 sprigs fresh rosemary, 1 bay leaf, 4 ounces Italian pancetta
  • Return the beef to the pan and pour in the wine and onions marinade and add the cocoa powder, mix well and then bring to a boil.
    1 tbsp Cocoa powder, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
  • Once the wine has come to a boil, reduce the heat to low or medium low so it is at a simmer and then cover the pot.
  • Cook covered for about 2 hours making sure to flip the meat after one hour.
  • Remove the meat to a plate and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Transfer all the liquid and vegetables in the pot to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Slice the meat against the grain into about ½ inch thick slices (or as thin as you can) and add it to a serving platter or large plate and pour the sauce over the slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 37gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 605mgPotassium: 775mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 4mg
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