Ingredients

  • 3-lb. beef roast
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 medium carrots, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 can (28-oz.) stewed tomatoes
  • 2 c. red wine
  • 2 c. beef broth
  • 2 Tbsp. dried parsley
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet and brown meat on all sides.
  • Transfer meat to a large Dutch oven or roaster.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients, except the potatoes, to the roaster.
  • The liquid should cover the vegetables and meat. Add more broth or water if necessary.
  • Cover and bake for 2 hours. Turn the beef after 1 hour.
  • Add the potatoes to the pan, increase the oven temperature to 400° and bake uncovered for about 1 hour longer, until meat and potatoes are tender.
  • Turn meat every 15 minutes.
  • Makes about 6 servings.