Best French Roast Recipe

Name: 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 (use whole sprigs for easy removal later); 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 (chopped finely, optional but recommended for freshness)

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When it comes to hearty, comforting meals, a French roast stands out as a timeless classic. This dish combines tender, slow-cooked beef with aromatic herbs and rich flavors that make every bite...

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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 (use whole sprigs for easy removal later)
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 (chopped finely, optional but recommended for freshness)