Wine Braised Chuck Roast With Onions

Just a great way to use inexpensive chuck roast and have great flavor. Easy to make and easy to enjoy.

• Ready In: 21 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 4  lbs boneless beef chuck roast
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 2  lbs onions, sliced thinly
• 2  large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon tomato paste
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme, crushed
• 1 1⁄2 cups dry white wine
• 1  cup water

Directions

1. Pre Heat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Pat roast dry and rub all over with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 3/4 tsp pepper.
3. Heat oil in an ovenproof 5 quart Dutch Oven or heavy pot over high heat until hot but not smoking and brown roast on all sides.
4. Remove roast to a plate and set aside.
5. Add onions to the pot and saute over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until pale golden.
6. Add garlic, tomato paste, thyme and remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
7. Add the wine and water and bring to boil.
8. Return beef to the pot, cover tightly, and place in oven. Turn beef over after 1 hours of cooking and then cook for another 1 1/2 to 2 hours Total cook time 2 1/2 to 3 hours until beef is very tender.
9. Let beef stand, uncovered, in onion sauce 30 minutes before serving.
10. Serve meat with onion gravy, accompanied by egg noodles.