Stracoto E Porcini

Stracoto E Porcini


1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C.

2. Rub beef generously with salt and pepper.

3. Brown on all sides in EVOO in a Dutch Oven or other ovenproof pot for about 15 minutes total time.

4. Transfer beef to a deep plate or bowl.

5. Add a bit more olive oil to the pot and fry onions, adding the 1 tsp of salt until they are tender about 5 minutes.

6. Scrape up all the brown bits the meat left behind while onions are cooking.

7. Add the garlic and sauté 1 minute.

8. Stir in the wine and boil 1 more minute.

9. Add the stock and porcinis and return beef to the pot.

10. Bring the sauce to a boil, cover and put the pot in the oven.

11. Braise about 3 hours, turning the meat at halftime.

12. Transfer the roast to a cutting board, tent with foil and let rest 15 minutes.

13. Discard excess fat off the top of the sauce, pour sauce into a blender and puree until smooth.

14. Pour sauce into a saucepan, add rosemary sprig and bring to a boil.

15. Season with salt and pepper to taste and remove rosemary.

16. Cut beef into slices, it should be fork-tender, arrange on serving platter and top with a bit of sauce.

17. Garnish with extra rosemary and pour the left over sauce into a saucier/gravy boat.

18. Best served with potatoes.

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