Perfect Pot Roast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tsp. seasoned salt
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 beef chuck pot roast (3 to 4 lb.)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
3/4 c. water
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
all-purpose flour

Preparation

Combine seasoned salt, onion powder, pepper and garlic powder; rub onto roast.
In a skillet, brown roast in oil.
Place in a roasting pan.
Add water, onion, green pepper and seasonings. Cover and bake at 325\u00b0 for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until roast is tender.
Remove and keep warm.
Discard bay leaf.
Skim fat from pan juices.
Measure juices and return to pan.
For each cup of juices, combine 1 tablespoon flour with 2 tablespoons water; mix well.
Stir flour mixture into pan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
Serve gravy with roast.
Yield:
8 to 10 servings.