Warm Up With This Slow-Braised Beef and Potato Meal

Name: Warm Up With This Slow-Braised Beef and Potato Meal
Cuisine: American, Southern, Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: 3 to 4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast; 2 to 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (or Creole); Dash ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions (halved, sliced); 8 ounces small whole mushrooms (or thickly sliced mushrooms); 2 medium bell peppers, chopped (red or combination of red and green or other colors); 1 cup dry red wine; 1 cup beef stock (or chicken stock, preferably low sodium or unsalted); 2 1/2 pounds potatoes (red, peeled, halved or quartered); Optional: 2 cups baby carrots