Greek Pot Roast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 to 4 lb. choice beef
6 c. hot water
6 Tbsp. olive oil
4 Tbsp. butter
2 carrots
3 sticks celery
1 large onion
2 green peppers, cut
4 garlic cloves
1 Tbsp. pickling spices (optional)
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/4 c. red wine

Preparation

In large pot, brown meat in oil and butter.
Add onion and garlic, brown a bit.
Add rest of vegetables, spices and tomato paste.
Cook several minutes.
Add the 6 cups hot water.
Bring to a boil.
Add wine.
Reduce heat, simmer for 2 to 3 hours, turning meat after 1 hour.