Beef Pot Roast

6 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 lb. chuck roast
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 small onions, cut in half
  • 3 carrots, pared and halved
  • 1/2 c. hot water

Directions

  1. 1
    Trim fat from meat and place in skillet on top of stove.
  2. 2
    Heat until fat is melted.
  3. 3
    If there is not sufficient fat, use 2 tablespoons of oil or shortening.
  4. 4
    Dredge roast in flour and brown slowly on both sides.
  5. 5
    Season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6
    Place meat in 3-quart ovenware casserole dish.
  7. 7
    Add onions and carrots plus 1/2 cup hot water or enough water to cover meat and vegetables.
  8. 8
    Cover dish with lid.
  9. 9
    Cook in microwave for about 1 1/2 hours.
  10. 10
    Meat and vegetables should be tender.

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