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Perfect Pot Roast
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 240 Minutes
Ready In: 255 Minutes
Servings: 8
From Southern Living 1983 Annual Recipes Cookbook.
Ingredients:
1 (4 lb) boneless chuck roast
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 small onion, sliced
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 bay leaf
8 peppercorns
1 teaspoon salt
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can consomme, undiluted
1 lb carrot, cut into 2 inch pieces
3 medium onions, quartered
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
Directions:
1. Brown roast on all sides in hot oil and butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat for 30 minutes. Add next 7 ingredients. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 2 hours. Add carrot and onion; cover and simmer 1 hour.
2. Remove roast and vegetables to serving platter; strain pan drippings. Pour 2 cups strained drippings back into Dutch oven. Combine flour and water; stir until smooth. Pour flour mixture into drippings; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Serve with roast.
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