Al Capone Beef Roast

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2: In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, basil, and thyme.

Step 3: Season the chuck roast generously with the spice mixture, pressing the spices into the meat.

Step 4: In a large Dutch oven, heat some oil over medium-high heat.

Step 5: Sear the meat on both sides until browned, about 5 minutes per side.

Step 6: Remove the meat from the Dutch oven and set aside.

Step 7: Add the red wine to the Dutch oven and scrape the bottom to deglaze any brown bits.

Step 8: Add the beef broth, balsamic vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, bay leaves, and rosemary.

Step 9: Stir to combine.

Step 10: Add the chuck roast back to the Dutch oven, spooning some of the liquid over the top.

Step 11: Cover the Dutch oven with a lid.

Step 12: Bake in the preheated oven for 4 hours, or until the meat is tender and shreds easily with a fork.

Step 13: Remove the meat and set it aside to rest.

Step 14: In a small bowl, mix together the flour and butter to make a paste.

Step 15: Strain the remaining liquid into a saucepan and bring it to a simmer.

Step 16: Whisk in the flour and butter paste, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.