Herbed Pot Roast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef roast (3 to 4-inches thick)
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
1/4 c. dry red or white wine
3/4 c. chopped onions
1/4 c. finely chopped carrot
1/4 c. finely chopped celery
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Brown meat well in shortening.
Add remaining ingredients. Cover and bake in 325\u00b0 oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until meat is fork-tender.
Make gravy with drippings.
Serves 4.