Italian Pot Roast (Stracotto)

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).

Cook Bacon and Brown Beef:

In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Season the beef roast with salt and pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high and brown the beef roast in the bacon fat on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.

Sauté Vegetables:

In the same pot, add the diced carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Add Herbs and Spices: