Basic Pot Roast

Directions

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   1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, combine
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   seasonings, salt and pepper. Pat
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   roast dry with paper towels and rub all over with
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   seasoning mixture.
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   2. In a large Dutch oven or oven-proof heavy
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   saucepot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
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   Add roast and brown on all sides. Remove to a
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   plate and set aside. Add onions and 1/4 cup water
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   and cook about 8 minutes or until tender and
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    golden, stirring occasionally.
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    3. Stir in liquids and bring to a boil. Add roast
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    back to pot, cover and transfer to oven.
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    Roast 2 hours.
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    4. Stir in vegetables, cover and continue roasting
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    45 minutes longer or until vegetables and meat
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    are tender. Transfer roast and vegetables to a
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    large serving platter and drizzle with pan juices.