Pot Roast For A Crowd - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, cut in half
4 lbs potatoes, peeled & cut into 2 in. cubes
2 lbs carrots, peeled & cut into 2 in. cubes
2 lbs celery, peeled & cut into 2 in. cubes
3 lbs onions, peeled & cut into 2 in. cubes
2 quarts water or 2 quarts beef broth
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup flour (for dredging)
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt & pepper

Preparation

In a dutch oven or large heavy bottomed sauce pot, heat oil until hot.
Season the flour with salt& pepper.
Dredge meat on both sides in flour Shake off excess flour.
Place meat in oil and sear for about 5 minutes.
Turn meat over to sear the other side for about 5 minutes.
Drain off excess grease but don't scrape the pot.
you want the brownings for flavor.
Place all remaining ingredients into the pot except potatoes.
Simmer covered over low heat for 1 1/2 hours.
Add potatoes and simmer for another hour.
Season to taste.