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The Best Pot Roast Recipe
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- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
- Total: 8 hr (includes salting and resting times)
- Active: 45 min
Ingredients
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One 4-pound boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed and tied
4 tablespoons kosher salt
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large onions, cut into 2-inch wedges
4 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
7 carrots, peeled, cut into 3-inch pieces
4 stalks celery, cut into 3-inch pieces
2 pounds medium red potatoes, quartered (halved if small)
Chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
Chopped chives, for garnish
