Italian Pot Roast (Stracotto)

Ingredients:

3–4 lbs beef chuck roast

Salt and black pepper, to taste

2–3 tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 carrots, chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup dry red wine

1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes

2 cups beef broth

2 bay leaves

1 tsp dried rosemary

1 tsp dried thyme

Optional: 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions: