"Bacon, garlic, and red wine imbue humble chuck roast with robust character and rich beef-bourguignon flavor as the meat transforms in the slow cooker. Serve sliced or in chunks over Creamy Mushroom Grits...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 medium leeks
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4 thick bacon slices
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1 (4- to 4 1/2-lb.) boneless chuck roast, trimmed
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2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
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1 cup dry red wine
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1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
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1 pound carrots, cut into 4-inch sticks
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1 pound parsnips, cut into 4-inch sticks
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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Creamy Mushroom Grits
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Garnish: fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs