Red Wine Braised Chuck

Ingredients

• —3 lb chuck roast
• —2 tbsp olive oil
• —1 large onion, diced
• —2 carrots, cut into chunks
• —3 garlic cloves, smashed
• —2 cups dry red wine
• —2 cups beef stock
• —2 tbsp tomato paste
• —2 bay leaves
• —Fresh thyme sprigs
• —Salt and black pepper

Method

1. 01

   Season the roast generously with salt and pepper an hour before cooking.

2. 02

   Preheat the oven to 325°F.

3. 03

   Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

4. 04

   Sear the roast on all sides until deeply browned.

5. 05

   Remove the roast and set aside.

6. 06

   Add onion, carrots, and garlic to the pot and cook until softened.

7. 07

   Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.

8. 08

   Deglaze with red wine, scraping up any browned bits.

9. 09

   Add beef stock, bay leaves, and thyme.

10. 10

    Return the roast to the pot, cover, and transfer to the oven.

11. 11

    Braise for 3 to 3½ hours, until the meat falls apart with a fork.

12. 12

    Rest for 15 minutes before serving.