Savory Pot Roast With Vegetables Recipe

• 3 lb boneless beef chuck roast tied, and
•     trimmed of all fat
•     Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
•     Extra virgin olive oil cooking spray as needed
• 3 lrg carrots peeled, and
•     cut into sticks abt 1" wide and 2" long
• 3 lrg celery ribs cut 2" long pcs
• 1 lrg yellow onion peeled, and
•     cut into 12 equal pcs
• 3 lrg garlic cloves thinly sliced
• 1 c. dry red wine
•     (or possibly fat-free no-salt-added canned beef broth)
• 1/3 c. low-sodium tomato paste
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp crushed dry thyme
• 2 lrg bay leaves
•     Salt (optional), to taste
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch mixed with
• 2 Tbsp. water

Directions