What is better than the smell of Pot Roast slow-cooking in your oven? Try this recipe for Country Pot Roast.
3 lb. chuck roast
3 Tbsp. shortening
2 onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 cup water
5 carrots, cut into 1/2 inch slices
4 small potatoes, peeled and quartered
salt and pepper
Brown meat well on all sides in heavy skillet or Dutch oven in shortening. Add onions, garlic, and the 1 cup water, catsup, salt, pepper. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Cover and Simmer for 2-1/2 hours in 250 degree oven. Add carrots and potatoes and cook for 2 hours more.
