Tender Braised Beef Chuck Roast with Italian Herbs and Vegetables

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast
• 1 yellow onion, roughly chopped into 2.5 cm pieces
• 1 cup carrot, roughly chopped into 2.5 cm pieces
• 1 cup celery, roughly chopped into 2.5 cm pieces
• 8 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 425 ml beef stock (14.5 oz can)
• 2 bay leaves
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
• Mashed potatoes