Pot Roast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. chuck roast
1 Tbsp. shortening
2 onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic
1 c. water
1/2 c. catsup
1 tsp. salt
pepper
1/8 tsp. pickling spices
potatoes
carrots

Preparation

Brown meat well in hot shortening.
Add onions, garlic, water, catsup, salt, pepper and spices (tied in cloth bag).
Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
Cover; simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
Add water as needed.
Add potatoes and carrots.
Cook for 2 hours.