5 Crowd-Pleasing Recipes PERFECT for Your Next Gathering!

beef chuck roast

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork shoulder offers a similar texture, while chicken thighs are less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: cooking wine

Grape juice maintains sweetness without alcohol, while cooking wine is more affordable.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and seasoned water can be a budget-friendly alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper.

Sear the roast in the pot until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Remove the roast from the pot and set aside.

Add onions, carrots, and celery to the pot; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add mushrooms and cook until they release moisture, about 5 minutes.

Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to combine, cooking for 2 minutes.

Pour in red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.

Return the roast to the pot and add beef broth, soy sauce, thyme, and bay leaves.

Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.

Cook for 2-3 hours, until the meat is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

Remove the roast and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Serve with the mushroom gravy and garnish with fresh parsley.

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