Perfect Pot Roast Recipe

Ingredients (22)

• For the Pot Roast and Vegetables:
• 4 pound rump roast
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 6 cloves garlic, smashed
• 21/2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, halved
• 8 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
• fresh parsley, for garnish
• For the Gravy:
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 cups cooking liquid