Red Wine pot roast with proprietor reserve

Red Wine Pot Roast is a classic & comforting fall staple. Our Proprietor Reserve's finely structured tannins & balanced acidity complement the fall-apart meat & tender veggies while the dark fruit & notes of oregano meld beautifully with the delicious rosemary kissed gravy- perfect for soaking up with fresh bread!

Ingredients:

• 1 (3 lb) boneless chuck roast
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large yellow onion , coarsely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 (14.5 oz) can beef broth
• 1 cup Proprietor Reserve 2017
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes , cleaned then diced into 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 6 medium carrots , peeled and chopped into 1 1/2-inch pieces

Instructions: 

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
• Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat.
• Season roast all over with salt and pepper, then add roast to pot and brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.
• Transfer roast to cutting board (or plate), add onions to pan and saute until they begin to brown, about 4 - 5 minutes, adding in garlic during last minute.
• Return roast to pan, pour beef broth and Proprietor Reserve red wine over roast.
• Add thyme, rosemary and bay leaf to broth. Bring to a simmer, then cover pot with lid and transfer to oven and cook 2 hours.
• Remove from oven, add carrots and potatoes to pot and season with salt and pepper.
• Cover pot and return to oven and cook 1 - 1 1/2 hours longer until roast and veggies are tender.
• Remove roast and shred or cut into large pieces, while removing fat, then return to pot.
• Remove bay leaf and herb sprigs. Serve warm, and pour yourself another glass of the Proprietor Reserve!