Merlot Pot Roast (Crock Pot) Recipe

Name: Merlot Pot Roast (Crock Pot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 -3 1/2 lb) tied fat-trimmed boned beef chuck roast; black pepper; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 in thick, 2 in long sticks; 1 large onion, peeled and chopped; 2/3 cup celery, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 dried bay leaf; 1 cup merlot or 1 cup other red wine; 1/3 cup tomato paste; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1 (3 -3 1/2 lb) tied fat-trimmed boned beef chuck roast
black pepper
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon olive oil
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 in thick, 2 in long sticks
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
2/3 cup celery, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 dried bay leaf
1 cup merlot or 1 cup other red wine
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1
Rinse beef and pat dry. Sprinkle generously with black pepper. Melt butter or heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Add beef and brown on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes total.
2
Meanwhile, place the carrots, celery, onions, garlic, thyme peppercorns, and bay leaf in a 4 1/2 qt or larger crock pot. Mix to combine. Set beef and any juices over vegetables.
3
In a small bowl, mix tomato paste and wine. Pour over meat and vegetables.
4
Cover and cook until beef is very tender when pierced, 8-9 hours on low and 5-6 hours on high. If possible, turn meat over, halfway through cooking.
5
With 2 slotted spoons, transfer meat to a serving platter, keep warm. Skim and discard any fat from cooking liquid. Turn cooker to high. In a small bowl combine cornstarch with 1 1/2 tbs water, pour into cooker and stir often until sauce is thickened, 10 -15 minutes.
6
With slotted spoon, arrange vegetables evenly over meat in platter, pour sauce over meat and garnish with chopped parsley; serve hot.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 -3 1/2 lb) tied fat-trimmed boned beef chuck roast, black pepper, 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 in thick, 2 in long sticks, and more.

Yes, Merlot Pot Roast (Crock Pot) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Merlot Pot Roast (Crock Pot)

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