Classic Pot Roast Recipe

Ingredients

• beef chuck roast or brisket joint
• tablespoons olive oil
• teaspoon coarse sea salt
• teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• large yellow onions, roughly chopped
• large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
• celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces
• garlic, minced
• dry red wine , optional
• beef stock or broth, preferably low-sodium
• tablespoons tomato purée
• tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• bay leaves
• sprigs fresh thyme
• Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes, peeled and quartered
• tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• tablespoons plain flour