INGREDIENTS
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4 pound beef round roast (or chuck, depending on how lean you prefer it)
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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2 carrots, roughly chopped
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2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
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1 yellow onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 strips bacon, cut in half
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2½ cups beef broth
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½ cup dry red wine (optional)
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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¾ teaspoon salt
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2 bay leaves
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For the Rub:
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2 tablespoons sweet paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1½ teaspoons salt
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¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon rosemary
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¼ teaspoon thyme
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¼ teaspoon oregano
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¼ teaspoon basil
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¼ teaspoon parsley
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For the Gravy Slurry:
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5 tablespoons all-purpose flour mixed into a slurry with ½ cup beef broth