INGREDIENTS
1
(4 to 5-pound) prime boneless beef chuck, roast
2
Branches fresh rosemary
3
Branches fresh thyme
2 cups
Carrots
2 cups
Celery
5
Garlic cloves, large
2 cups
Leeks
1 28 ounce can
Plum tomatoes in puree, whole
2 cups
Yellow onions
1
Chicken bouillon cube
1 cup
Chicken stock
1
All-purpose flour
1
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1
Olive oil, Good
1 tbsp
Butter, unsalted
2 tbsp
Cognac or brandy
2 cups
Red wine, good