Savory Pot Roast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
3 1/4 to 4 lb. beef round or pot roast
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 pouch dry onion soup mix
1 1/4 c. water, divided
6 medium potatoes, quartered
6 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 Tbsp. flour

Preparation

In a heavy pan or skillet in hot oil, brown roast on all sides.
Spoon off fat.
Stir in mushroom soup, onion soup mix and 1 cup of water; reduce heat to low and cover.
Simmer 2 hours or until meat is tender.
Turn occasionally.
Add vegetables.
Cover and cook 40 minutes or until roast and vegetables are fork-tender. Remove roast and vegetables onto platter.
Over medium heat, cook sauce until slightly thick.
In a cup, stir together the flour and 1/4 cup of water until smooth.
Gradually stir into sauce mixture, stirring constantly until thick.
Serve with roast.
Serves 8.