3 merlot roast with horseradish Recipes

tied fat-trimmed boned beef chuck roast (3 to 3 1/2 lb.), fresh-ground pepper, butter or olive oil, carrots (about 1/4 lb. each), rinsed and peeled, onion (1/2 lb.), peeled and chopped, chopped celery, garlic, minced or pressed, dried thyme, black peppercorns, dried bay leaf, merlot or other dry red wine, canned tomato paste, cornstarch, horseradish smashed potatoes, minced parsley, watercress sprigs, rinsed and crisped (optional), salt

fresh rosemary, prepared horseradish or 2 (12 oz) bottles, fresh thyme (optional), salt and pepper, garlic cloves, merlot or 2 cups other red wine, beef consomme, rib roast , with bones in do not trim the fat