Old-Fashioned Pot Roast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 boneless beef roast (about 3 lb.)
6 Tbsp. all-purpose flour, divided
3 c. hot water
6 Tbsp. margarine, divided
2 tsp. bouillon granules (optional)
1 medium onion, quartered
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 celery rib, cut into pieces
4 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces

Preparation

Sprinkle the roast with 1 tablespoon flour.
In a Dutch oven, brown the roast on all sides in half of the margarine.
Add the water, bouillon, onion, celery, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Add carrots; cover and simmer for 1 hour longer or until meat is tender.
Remove meat and carrots to a serving platter and keep warm.
You may strain cooking juices (if desired) and set aside.