Just finished the most delicious pot roast ever! Thanks for the braizing advice Jim! Here is the recipe:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/braised-pot-roast-with-vegetables-recipe.html
The only thing I did different was oregano instead of Bay leaves and I added no water. All herbs fresh from my garden. Seared the meat in the pot and deglaze with red cooking wine. Simmered for 6 hours. Strained and thickened the gravy with a little corn starch.
Stupid me can't remember the cut of meat though. 4 pound loin of some sort? Definitely not chuck. It was very lean, which made for nice slicing, yet fork tender. Can't wait for leftovers tomorrow!