Ingredients

  • 1 (3-pound) boneless chuck roast, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 carrots, cut into 1-inch slices
  • 3 potatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can beef broth, undiluted
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Brown roast on all sides in hot oil in a pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Add carrot and remaining ingredients; close cover securely.
  • Place pressure regulator on vent pipe, and cook 45 minutes with pres-sure regulator rocking slowly. Remove from heat.
  • Run cold water over pressure cooker to reduce pressure instantly; remove lid so that steam escapes away from you.
  • Dutch oven method: Brown roast on all sides in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add carrot and remaining ingredients. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 3 hours or until roast and vegetables are tender.