Ingredients

1 (3 to 3 1/2-pound) boneless beef chuck roast
10 to 12 large cloves garlic, peeled and cut in 1/2 lengthwise
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup water, plus more if necessary
Fresh chopped thyme leaves and parsley, for garnish
Roasted Vegetables, recipe follows

Directions

Using the tip of a sharp paring knife, make 20
to 24 evenly spaced small slits about 1 1/2-inches deep all over the pot roast. Using your fingers, insert the
garlic cloves as deep into the meat as possible. Season the roast evenly on all sides with the salt and
pepper.

Heat a Dutch oven over high heat. Add the oil and, when very hot, use the meat fork to add the roast. Sear on
all sides until very well browned, about 4 to 6 minutes per side. Don't be afraid to let the roast get very

brown -- this is where a lot of the flavor comes from. When the roast is evenly browned on all sides, add the
water and stir to loosen the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Cover the Dutch oven, reduce the heat to
low/medium-low and cook the roast until it is very tender, about 3 hours, turning two or three times during
the entire cooking time. Check occasionally to make sure that you always have 1-inch or so of liquid on the
bottom of the pan. If necessary, add more water.

When the roast is very tender, transfer to a serving platter and slice or pull meat apart into serving pieces.
Reduce the pan juices slightly, if desired, and serve drizzled over the top of the roast. Garnish with fresh
thyme and parsley.

Ingredients

Roasted Vegetables:

Directions

2 turnips,
cut into 1-inch pieces
2 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
12 red pearl onions
2 beets, cut into 1-inch pieces
Extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Place all vegetables except the beets in a roasting pan. Place beets in a separate roasting pan. Drizzle all

vegetables with extra-virgin olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
Place in oven and roast for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and carmelized.