Balsamic Braised Pot Roast Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 celery ribs with leaves, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• + 11 more ingredients
• • 3 medium turnips, peeled and quartered
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup dry red wine or beef broth
  • 1 can (14-½ ounces) beef broth
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 bunch fresh thyme sprigs
  • 4 fresh sage leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ cup cold water

1. Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. In an ovenproof Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Brown roast on all sides. Remove from pan. 2. Add the celery, carrots and onion to the same pan; cook and stir until tender. Add the turnips, sweet potato and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. 3. Add wine...

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