Yankee Pot Roast
"Our cozy Yankee pot roast recipe calls for carrots, celery, pearl onions, plus red wine (a modern common ingredient) for rich, hearty flavor...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 2- to 3-pound beef chuck roast
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Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 large yellow onion, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
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1 cup medium-bodied red wine (such as Merlot)
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4 cups beef stock, divided
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
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3 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
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2 cups pearl onions, ends removed and peeled
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1 bay leaf, whole
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2 sprigs fresh rosemary
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2 sprigs fresh thyme
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