Savory Oven Pot Roast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. beef bottom round or rump
salt, pepper and pinch of nutmeg
2 Tbsp. flour
1 Tbsp. oil
4 large onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 c. hot beef bouillon
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 Tbsp. each: sugar and vinegar
1 tsp. thyme
4 sprigs parsley, 2 celery tops and 1 bay leaf, tied together in bouquet

Preparation

Dust beef with combinations of seasonings and flour.
Heat oil in heavy ovenproof pan; brown meat, then remove.
Brown onions and garlic lightly in pan.
Replace meat; add remaining ingredients. Cover; bake at 350\u00b0 until meat is tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Discard herb bouquet.
Serve with pan gravy.
Makes 10 servings.