Jeff'S Pot Roast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 3 lb. chuck roast
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. marjoram
4 large potatoes, cut in cubes
8 medium carrots, sliced lengthwise
2 large stalks celery, cut up
12 small onions, whole or cut in slices

Preparation

Mix flour with herbs and spices; rub into meat, coating completely.
Heat 2 tablespoons shortening in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven.
Brown meat on each side for 8 minutes. Reduce heat; pour in 1 to 2 cups hot water.
Cover; simmer roast for 1 hour before adding vegetables and a dash of salt.
Cover; simmer/cook vegetables and roast together until they are tender (about 45 minutes to 1 hour).
If desired, take roast from pan along with vegetables.
Make gravy from liquid in pan.