Pot Roast(Lo-Fat) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 boneless lean beef roast (at least 1 1/2 lb.)
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, chopped
1/2 c. onion, chopped (1 medium)
1/2 to 1 c. tomato juice
1 clove garlic, minced (can use more)
2 bay leaves
2 to 3 beef bouillon cubes
1 tsp. dry basil
1/8 tsp. pepper
3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 carrots, cut
1 large onion, sliced in 1-inch lengths
2 Tbsp. water
4 tsp. cornstarch

Preparation

Spray cold Dutch oven.
Preheat over medium-high heat and then brown the meat on all sides.
Add tomatoes, chopped onion, tomato juice, bay leaves, garlic, bouillon cubes, basil and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour, covered.