Ingredients
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creole seasoning
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2 -3 garlic cloves, halved
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1/2 cup canola oil
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1/4 cup flour
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1 cup onion, chopped
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1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
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2 -3 green onions, chopped
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1/4 cup dry red wine
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1/4 cup parsley
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1 -2 bay leaf
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1/4 teaspoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 celery rib, chopped
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3 -5 lbs boneless chuck roast
Instructions
- Season the roast with the Creole seasoning.
- Make slits in the roast and insert the garlic.
- In a 5 qt Dutch oven heat the ¼ cup of the oil.
- Over medium heat brown the roast on all sides.
- Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, covered, while preparing the roux.
- *If roast sticks, add ¼ cup water.
- In a separate heavy pot heat the remaining oil.
- Add the flour, stirring constantly, over medium heat until the roux is the color of chocolate.*Take care not to burn the roux. Stir constantly!
- Reduce the heat to low and add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and green onion and cook until they are limp.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the wine and 1 cup water slowly to the roux.
- Add the parsley, bay leaves, sugar, salt, and pepper to the tomato sauce mixture.
- Pour the sauce over the roast.
- Simmer slowly on top of the stove for 2-3 hours, or until the roast is very tender.
- Add more water if needed.
- Season again and serve.