Beef Pot Roast

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 pounds boneless chuck roast
• 1 onion , chopped
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 bays leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

3. 3

   Heat a Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add oil, then sear meat in the center of the pan for 4 minutes. Turn meat over with tongs; sear for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove meat from the pot.

4. 4

   Arrange onion, garlic, and 1 bay leaf in the bottom of the pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Return meat to the pan, place remaining bay leaf on top of meat, and cover.

5. 5

   Cook in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and continue cooking until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the roast should read 145 degrees F (65 degrees C).

6. 6

   Transfer roast to a platter and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Slice and top with onions and gravy.