Frozen Roast

Directions

1. 1
   On top of stove, heat the oil to sizzling in cast-iron Dutch oven with lid.
2. 2
   Season frozen roast with garlic powder, salt and pepper liberally.
3. 3
   Brown on all sides.
4. 4
   Add 1/2 cup of water, cover with lid and braise, adding water as necessary.
5. 5
   Cook until meat is tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
6. 6
   Remove roast.
7. 7
   Put vegetables in Dutch oven.
8. 8
   Stir and cook until fork tender and caramelized.
9. 9
   Replace the roast in with the vegetables and continue cooking about 20 minutes more.
10. 10
    Remove meat and vegetables to a platter and from the drippings in bottom of Dutch oven make a rich brown gravy.
11. 11
    Thicken with cornstarch and a small amount of water.