Homemade Pot Roast and

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil

3-4 pounds chuck roast or rump roast

1 large onion chopped, or two small onions

4 carrots cut into 2″ pieces

2 stalks celery cut into 1 ½” pieces

1 pound baby potatoes

1 cup red wine

2 cups beef broth or as needed

4 cloves garlic coarsely chopped

½ teaspoon rosemary

½ teaspoon thyme

1 bay leaf

FOR The Mac and Cheese :

1 pound elbow macaroni

8 ounces bacon

1/2 medium onion, diced

5 dried arbol peppers, crushed (or 2 Teaspoons red pepper flakes)

4 Tablespoons unsalted butter

4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 Cups whole milk

16 ounces cheese (I used 8 ounces of Monterey Jack and 8 ounces cheddar cheese)

1/4 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1/4 Cup bread crumbs (optional)

Salt and  Pepper

Maybe a drizzle of olive oil

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