Ultimate Pot Roast

Ingredients

For 8 servings

• 4 pound beef chuck roast, bottom round or brisket ((depending on how lean you prefer it))
• 2 tablespoons oil ((I like to use avocado oil for its high smoke point))
• 2 carrots (, cut into 1-2 inch pieces (can also use baby carrots))
• 2 ribs celery (, cut into 1-2 inch pieces)
• 1 yellow onion (, diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (, minced)
• 1/2 cup dry red wine ((recommended but can substitute more beef broth))
• 2 1/2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 strips bacon (, cut in half)
• 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon of EACH: rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, parsley
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour mixed into a slurry with 1/2 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons butter