Mom'S Very Own Roast Beef Or Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. roast beef or 1 large chicken
1 lb. carrots, cut lengthwise
1 garlic head and all cloves, peeled
1 large tomato
1 c. butter
water
salt
pepper
potatoes (optional)

Preparation

In a big pot brown the roast beef in the butter very well on all sides with the lid closed.
Remove aside on a plate and in the same butter, brown the garlic and carrots until golden brown; remove from pan to another plate.
Replace the roast beef or chicken in the pot; place on top the tomato, coarsely cut, salt, pepper and enough water to cover the meat.
Cover and cook for an hour or until tender.
When almost done, place a few peeled potatoes (depending on the servings), the carrots and the garlic in the pot.
Cook until all is done.
If liquid is too much, cook, uncovered.
Serve meat on a platter with vegetables around.
You could substitute mashed potatoes for fresh ones.