Classic Pot Roast

Name: Classic Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Ingredients; 3-4 lb beef chuck roast; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil (for browning, optional); 1 large onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered; 2 cups beef broth; 1 cup red wine (optional, for extra flavor); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried); 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried); 2 bay leaves