Simple Pot Roast

Name: Simple Pot Roast
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients: 1 , chuck-eye roast (about 3 1/2 pounds), boneless; , Salt and ground black pepper; 2 tablespoon, vegetable oil; 1 , medium onion, chopped medium; 1 , small carrot, chopped medium; 1 small rib, celery, chopped medium; 2 medium cloves, garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons, granulated sugar; 1 cup, low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup, low-sodium beef broth; 1 sprig, fresh thyme; 1 1/2 cups, water; 1/4 cup, dry red wine

Main Courses
Beef
Roasts

Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2002

We cooked more than 100 pounds of beef to find the answer to tender, moist, flavorful pot roast. What's the secret? Cook it until it is done—and then keep on cooking.

SERVES 6 to 8

TIME 4½ to 5 hours

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