A hearty braised chuck roast recipe featuring tender beef pieces cooked with onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and rich red wine. This dish is perfect for a comforting meal and pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes.
1: Cut Chuck roast into large chunks and generously season with salt and black pepper. Sear in some oil for 5 minutes, flipping every minute, and set aside.
2: In the same pot, cook onions, celery, carrots, and garlic for about 5 minutes.
3: Add tomato paste and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
4: Pour in red wine and cook until slightly reduced.
5: Add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Combine well and turn off heat.
6: Return the chuck roast back into the pot and bake at 360°F for 2 to 2.5 hours.
7: After baking, remove the chuck roast and pour the remaining liquid through a strainer to discard solids and reserve the liquid.
8: Bring the liquid to a simmer and allow it to reduce.
9: Serve the beef over mashed potatoes and drizzle with the sauce.
