Balsamic Roast

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I picked this recipe up from a local market while on vacation. this is a delicious dish!!

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

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Generously season roast with coarse ground black pepper.

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Place the onions in high sided roasting pan and place roast on top.

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In a large bowl , mix the vinegar through bay leaves , pour into roasting pan.

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Cover and cook for 3 to 3 1 / 2 hours , adding the prepared vegetables 45 minutes before the end of cooking time.

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If desired the meat and vegetables can be removed from the cooking liquid when done and the liquid brought to a boil , reduced and then thickened with arrowroot starch or cornstarch.

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Serve the gravy over the cooked meat and vegetables.

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Ingredients

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chuck roast, black pepper, onions, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, beef broth, dry white wine, garlic cloves, bay leaves, potatoes, celery ribs, carrots, arrowroot