Hearty Pot Roast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 to 4 lb. boned pot roast
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 can beef broth
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1 medium bay leaf
6 carrots, cut in 2 inch pieces
4 potatoes, cut in thirds
1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

In large heavy pan, brown roast in shortening.
Pour off fat. Reserve 3/4 cup broth.
Add remaining broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt and bay leaf to pan.
Cover and cook over low heat 1 1/2 hours.
Stir occasionally.
Add carrots and potatoes.
Cook 1 hour more or until meat and vegetables are tender.
Blend reserved broth with flour until smooth.
Add cinnamon.
Slowly stir into sauce.
Cook until thick.