Best French Roast Recipe

Ingredients

• 3-4 pounds chuck roast (trim any visible excess fat, but leave some for flavor)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for coating the roast)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra-virgin preferred for better taste)
• 1 large yellow onion (peeled and sliced thinly)
• 2 medium carrots (chopped into 1-inch pieces)
• 2 sticks celery (chopped into 1-inch pieces)
• 2 cups beef broth (use low-sodium to control salt levels)
• 1 cup dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir work wonderfully)
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 3 cloves garlic (crushed, skin removed)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste (adds depth and color to the broth)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (for added umami flavor)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional but recommended for freshness)