how to slow and tender cook a chuck roast in the oven
Preheat oven to 350Âº. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chuck roast with salt and pepper. Add roast to pan; cook 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Remove roast from pan. Add onion to pan; sautÃ© 8 minutes or until tender. Return browned roast to pan. Add the red wine, thyme sprigs, chopped garlic, beef broth, and bay leaf to pan; bring to a simmer. Cover pan and bake at 350Â° for 1 1/2 hours or until the roast is almost tender. Add carrots and potatoes to pan.