Pot Roast Recipe from Jessica Seinfeld - Jessica Seinfeld

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2-pound chuck roast
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 yellow onion, sliced into ½-inch thick wedges
• 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch wide pieces
• 2 medium parsnips, cut into ½-inch wide pieces
• 2 ribs celery, cut into 1-inch wide pieces
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup dry red wine, such as merlot or chianti
• 8 sprigs fresh thyme