chuck roast - 3 to 4 pounds (cut into large chunks)
dry red wine - 1/2 cup
beef stock - 1 cup
carrots - 3 (cut into large pieces)
small onions - 2 (halved and seared)
mushrooms - 6 oz
thyme - 5 (sprigs)
peppercorns - 12 (whole)
Worcestershire sauce - 1 tbsp
balsamic vinegar - 2 tsp
unsalted butter - 3 oz
salt - watch the video to see (to taste)
black pepper - watch the video to see (to taste)
Instructions
Prepare Vegetables and Beef: Sear halved onions and mushrooms in a pot with a little oil. Cut the chuck roast into large chunks.
Combine Ingredients: Add the carrots, thyme, peppercorns, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, beef stock, and red wine to the pot with the onions and mushrooms. Add the beef chunks.
Cook: Cook in a 275°F oven for approximately 3 to 4 hours, or until the beef is tender.
Rest and Serve: Let the cooked beef rest in its liquid to enhance tenderness and flavor. Shred the beef, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve as desired.