Ingredients

• 3 T extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 lbs chuck roast, boneless, trimmed
• 2 onions, quartered
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, peeled, large dice
• 3 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, large dice
• 5 sprigs of thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 c chicken stock
• 1 c dry red wine

• ¼ c balsamic vinegar

• 3 T brown sugar
• 2 T fresh parsley, chopped
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Sea salt
• Black pepper, fresh ground