Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 4-5 pound beef chuck roast (sear in olive oil on each side)
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 large container Mirepoix (14 oz. mixture of onion, carrot, celery, from Trader Joe’s, or about 1 cup each, diced)
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 cup of beef stock (we use 2 Tbsp. Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base + 1 cup water)

Instruction

  • Heat olive oil in a large frying pan and sear the roast on each side, for about 2 minutes per side, until nicely browned.
  • Pour Mirepoix onto the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Place the beef on top; heavily salt and pepper.
  • Pour the red wine over the top. Add the bouillon. Salt and pepper again.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or sweet potatoes.