Pa Pot Roast

Adopted recipe. This smells great when it is cooking. It also lends itself well to adding whatever seasonings you prefer. You could very easily make this is a crockpot/slow cooker too.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 -2 1⁄2 lbs  boneless chuck roast
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1  teaspoon  penzey's 4s seasoning salt
• 2  teaspoons olive oil
• 1  medium carrot, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1  celery rib, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1  large red onion, peeled, chopped (1 cup)
• 2  bay leaves
• 2  fresh parsley sprigs
• 2  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1  teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1  cup  hearty red wine
• 2  cups low sodium beef broth (enough to cover meat) or 2  cups  unsalted beef stock (enough to cover meat)

Directions

1. Sprinkle meat with salt, seasoning salt and freshly ground black pepper.
2. Heat oil in large, heavy skillet.
3. Brown beef on all sides.
4. Place carrots, celery, onion, bay leaves and parsley in bottom of heavy casserole or dutch oven, just large enough so roast fits snugly.
5. Add wine, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke and beef broth to cover meat.
6. Cover with lid or heavy foil and bake (braise) at 350°F for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is very tender.
7. Let meat stand in braising liquid until ready to serve.