Ingredients:
– 4 Lb chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 2 tablespoons cooking oil
– 1 large onion, chopped
– 2-3 carrots, chopped
– 4 stalks of celery, chopped (1 stalk for broth)
– 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
– 2 tablespoons tomato paste
– Fresh or dried herbs (e.g., thyme, rosemary, bay leaf)
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 beef bouillon cube
– 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning (APS)
– 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
– 4 cups beef broth
– 2-3 medium potatoes, chopped
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Roast: Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper, ensuring the seasoning adheres well.
3. Sear the Meat: In a Dutch oven, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned roast and sear for about 4 minutes on each side until a nice brown crust forms. Remove the roast from the pot and set it aside.
4. Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, add the chopped onions and sweat them for about 4 minutes until softened. Next, add the carrots and celery, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
5. Build the Flavor Base: Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, herbs, minced garlic, and the beef bouillon cube. Sprinkle in the all-purpose seasoning and flour, mixing well. Allow this mixture to cook for about 2 minutes to develop the flavors.
6. Deglaze and Combine: Gradually add the beef broth to the pot, stirring to incorporate and bring to a boil. Once boiling, return the seared roast to the pot and add any additional seasonings to taste.
7. Braise in the Oven: Cover the Dutch oven and transfer it to the preheated oven. Braise for 1 hour.
8. Add the Potatoes: After 1 hour, add the chopped potatoes and any remaining celery. Cover and return to the oven for an additional 45 minutes, or until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
9. Serve: Remove the pot from the oven. Discard the herbs and serve the roast with the vegetables, spooning the delicious sauce over the top.
Enjoy your comforting, herb-infused braised chuck roast stew!
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Feel free to adjust any ingredient or step to suit your taste!
