Best Braised Pot Roast Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 boneless beef chuck-eye or other chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds)
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 medium onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth
• 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 pound small red potatoes, quartered
• 4 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 6 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste