Pot Roast: the comforting, hearty recipe your family will love with 

Ingredients:
3-4 lb beef chuck roast

2 tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, sliced

3 garlic cloves, minced

4 cups beef broth (or stock)

1 cup red wine (optional, but adds great depth of flavor)

3-4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks

3-4 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

2-3 sprigs of fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)

2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, but it gives richness to the gravy)

1 tbsp flour (for thickening the sauce)

Instructions: 

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