Pa Pot Roast

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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)

Recipe

• 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.