Classic Pot Roast

Name: Classic Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3-4 lb Chuck roast; 1 tsp Kosher salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 2-4 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tbsp Tomato paste; 2 tbsp All-purpose flour; 1/2 cup Red wine; 2 cups Reduced-sodium beef broth; 3 sprigs Fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme); 2 Bay leaves; 1 medium Yellow onion (cut into large 2" pieces); 4 cloves Garlic (minced); 2 lbs Small yellow potatoes; 1 lb Carrots (cut into 2" pieces)