| 1 | prime boneless beef chuck roast tied | |
| 0 | Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper | |
| 0 | All-purpose flour | |
| 0 | Good olive oil | |
| 2 | C | chopped carrots |
| 2 | C | chopped yellow onions |
| 2 | C | chopped celery |
| 2 | C | chopped leeks white and light green parts |
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large garlic cloves peeled and crushed | |
| 2 | C |
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| 2 | T | Cognac or brandy |
| 1 | can | whole plum tomatoes in puree |
| 1 |
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chicken stock preferably homemade |
| 1 | chicken bouillon cube | |
| 3 | branches fresh thyme | |
| 2 | branches fresh rosemary | |
| 1 | T | unsalted butter at room temperature |