Chuck Roast With Porcini Mushrooms

Description

This is the tastiest and moist tender chuck roast you'll ever make… Believe me i've tried several recipes. This one is a hit in my family.

Ingredients

• Boneless Beef Chuck Roast
• Salt
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• Olive Oil
• Onions
• Garlic Cloves
• Dry Red Wine
• Canned Beef Broth
• Dried Porcini Mushrooms
• Rosemary Sprig

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f
2. Pat the beef dry with paper towels
3. Sprinkle the beef generously with salt and pepper
4. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy 6-quart roasting pan over medium-high heat
5. Add the beef and cook until brown on all sides, about 15 minutes total cooking time
6. Transfer the beef to a bowl
7. Add remaining tablespoon oil to the pan, add the onions and saute until tender, scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of the pot, about 5 minutes
8. Add the garlic and saute 1 minute
9. Add the wine and boil 1 minute
10. Stir in the broth and mushrooms
11. Return the beef to the pan
12. Bring the liquids to a boil
13. Cover and transfer to the oven
14. Braise until the beef is fork-tender, turning the beef over halfway through cooking, about 3 hours
15. Transfer the beef to a cutting board
16. Tent the beef with foil and let stand 15 minutes
17. Meanwhile, spoon any excess fat off the top of the pan juices
18. Transfer the pan juices and vegetables to a blender and puree until smooth
19. Combine the sauce and rosemary sprig in heavy medium saucepan
20. Bring to a boil
21. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper
22. Cut the beef across the grain into 1 / 2-inch-thick slices
23. Arrange the sliced beef on a platter and garnish with rosemary
24. Spoon the sauce over and serve, passing the remaining sauce in a sauce boat