Easy Oven Braised Pot Roast With Garlic and Thyme

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Ingredients (13)

  • 1 pot roast (about 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 pounds - chuck or other suitable pot roast)
  • 5 medium cloves garlic (halved)
  • Dash salt
  • Dash pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion (quartered and sliced)
  • Optional: 4 ounces mushrooms (small whole or sliced):
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 cups red wine (such as pinot noir or cabernet)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried leaf thyme)
  • 2 pounds potatoes (cut in 2-inch chunks)

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