Potted Italian Beef with Sweet Peppers

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 3 pounds chuck roast cut into 2-inch cubes
• 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dry oregano leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dry whole thyme
• 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
• .5 teaspoon coarse black pepper
• 2 cups water
• .5 cup red wine
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base
• Shredded parmesan (optional)
• Italian bread (optional)