Ingredients
4-5 lb beef roast (such as sirloin or ribeye)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 tablespoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4-5 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 sprigs of fresh thyme
2 cups beef broth
1 cup red wine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Season the roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the roast to the pot and sear on all sides until it develops a nice brown crust.
Remove the roast from the pot and set it aside on a plate.
Add the garlic, onion, carrots, celery, and thyme to the pot. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
Add the beef broth and red wine to the pot, and stir well to combine. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
Return the roast to the pot, making sure it is submerged in the liquid.
Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.
Roast the beef for 2-3 hours, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness. For medium-rare, the internal temperature should be 135°F.
Once the roast is done, remove it from the pot and let it rest on a cutting board for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Strain the liquid from the pot into a separate saucepan. Heat the liquid over medium heat and whisk in the flour. Cook for a few minutes until the gravy thickens.
Serve the sliced roast with the gravy and your favorite sides.
Over the years, Dorina dedicated her life to her family as a stay-at-home mom. However, she found her escape and joy in cooking. For Dorina, cooking became an art form, much like painting or singing. It was her therapy, a way to express herself. She was fortunate enough to travel all over Europe and America, meeting amazing people and seeing magical places. Now, she wants to share her talent with you while teaching and entertaining you at the same time. Dorina’s painting starts with fun recipes and a mission to find the right colors, in the form of fresh and, if possible, organic food. She loves using gadgets that make cooking faster and easier, some of which you will be able to find on Amazon. And of course, any good artist always has a collection of interesting cookbooks to pull from. She is honored to bring this joy and laughter into your kitchen, sharing her funny and crazy personality with you all. So let’s all welcome Dorina and her Italian cuisine into our own kitchens, in TUA Cucina con Dorina. Grazie!