New England Pot Roast

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Season the beef roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
2. 2
   Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned, then remove and set aside.
3. 3
   In the same pot, add onions and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Pour in beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
4. 4
   Return the roast to the pot. Add bay leaves and thyme. Cover and transfer to the oven.
5. 5
   Bake for 2 hours. Add carrots, potatoes, and parsnips. Continue cooking covered for another hour until vegetables are tender and meat is fall-apart soft.
6. 6
   Remove bay leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot in bowls with plenty of broth.