Mamas Pot Roast Classic Comfort Food Made Easy

Ingredients

• 3-4 lb (1.4-1.8 kg) chuck roast
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (approx. 2 cups)
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato paste
• 1 cup (240 ml) dry red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot) optional
• 4 cups (960 ml) beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 lb (450g) baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
• 1 lb (450g) carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 lb (225g) mushrooms, quartered (cremini or button)