beef essentials: high/low heat chuck roast stew

How To Make beef essentials: high/low heat chuck roast stew

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  Place a rack in the bottom position, and preheat the oven to 275f (135c).
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  Step 3
  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 4
  Sprinkle the roast liberally with salt and pepper.
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  Step 5
  Add the oil to a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
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  Step 6
  When the pot heats up, add the carrots.
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  Step 7
  Stir until they begin to brown, about 3 – 5 minutes.
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  Step 8
  Remove and reserve.
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  Step 9
  Add the onions to the pot.
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  Step 10
  Stir until they begin to brown, about 2 – 3 minutes.
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  Step 11
  Remove and reserve.
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  Step 12
  Add the roast to the pot, and give each side a nice dark-brown sear, about 2 – 3 minutes per side.
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  Step 13
  Remove from the pot and return the onions.
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  Step 14
  Add the beef broth.
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  Step 15
  Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits (fonds) on the bottom of the pot.
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  Step 16
  Return the roast to the pot, add the rosemary on top, and bring up to the simmer.
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  Step 17
  Cover and place in the preheated oven for about 3 hours.
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  Step 18
  After three hours, return the carrots, and any other veggies to the pot, and cook for an additional 60 to 90 minutes.
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  Step 19
  Chef's Note: At this time the veggies should be perfectly cooked, and the beef should be fork tender.
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  Step 20
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 21
  Thickly slice the roast, and serve with some veggies and then drizzle on some of that yummy gravy. Enjoy.
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  Step 22
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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