Special Occasion Pot Roast

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil
• 2 1/2 to 3 pound boneless pot roast
• 1 medium onion sliced
• salt & pepper
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups beef stock (unsalted)
• 1/3 cup dry red wine
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 pound sliced crimini mushrooms
• 4 carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise
• 4 potatoes, peeled, quartered