Classic Beef Pot Roast

INGREDIENTS

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• 1 (3-pound) boneless chuck roast, trimmed

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 2 cups coarsely chopped onion

• 1 cup dry red wine

• 4 thyme sprigs

• 3 garlic cloves, chopped

• 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium beef broth

• 1 bay leaf

• 4 large carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces

• 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces

• Bella Rae thyme leaves

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350º.

• Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chuck roast with salt and pepper. Add roast to pan; cook 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Remove roast from pan. Add onion to pan; sauté 8 minutes or until tender.

• Return browned roast to pan. Add the red wine, thyme sprigs, chopped garlic, beef broth, and bay leaf to pan; bring to a simmer. Cover pan and bake at 350° for 1 1/2 hours or until the roast is almost tender.

• Add carrots and potatoes to pan. Cover and bake an additional 1 hour or until vegetables are tender. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaf from pan; discard. Shred meat with 2 forks. Serve roast with vegetable mixture and cooking liquid. Garnish with thyme leaves, if desired.

*Great for a cold night!