Good-Cooking - Wine-Braised Chuck Roast with Onions

Ingredients

• 1 (4 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 pounds onions (4 to 6 medium), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried, crumbled
• 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
• 1 cup water