Pot Roast

Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 1/2 lbs chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 8 cups water
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 onion, sliced
• 8 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in skillet and brown roast on all sides.
• 2 add all ingredients, except the carrots and potatoes.
• 3 bring to a boil in the skillet, cover and simmer on low (200 degrees) for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. check after 1 hour and add more liquid if needed.
• 4 add carrots and potatoes, continue simmering for 30 minutes more.
• 5 remove meat and vegetables. discard garlic cloves and bay leaves.
• 6 thicken liquid with cornstarch and cold water to make gravy.