Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 pounds (2 kg) chuck roast or blade roast, (boneless and trimmed of excess fat)
  • 2 yellow onions (chopped)
  • 8 cloves garlic (smashed with the back of a spoon (or 2 tablespoons minced garlic))
  • 1 pound (500 grams) baby potatoes, white or Yukon gold, ((you may need to halve them if they are too large))
  • 4 large carrots, (cut into 2-inch pieces)
  • 2 stalks celery, (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons crushed bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon salt, (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, (or to taste)
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons plain flour ((optional -- for a thick gravy))
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, (to serve)

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