French Onion Pot Roast: Cozy

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 lb (1.4–1.8 kg) beef chuck roast, trimmed
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil or vegetable oil
• 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp (8 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups (360 ml) beef broth (low sodium preferred)
• ½ cup (120 ml) dry red wine or brandy (optional but recommended)
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)