Wine Braised Beef with Mushrooms – Fustini's Oils & Vinegars

Ingredients

• 5 lbs chuck roast, cut into 3" pieces, trimmed of fat
• 2 tablespoons Fustini's Medium SELECT olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 large carrots, peeled, finely diced
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons ap flour
• 3 cups red wine (like Pinot Noir)
• 1/2 cup Fustini's Vinoso wine vinegar
• 1 lb crimini mushrooms, quartered
• 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
• pepper
• 1 cup beef broth (optional, if more liquid is needed)