Pot Roast

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 2-3/4 hours

MAKES: 8 servings

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
1-1/2 cups water
1 envelope brown gravy mix
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
1 envelope onion soup mix
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 pounds potatoes (about 9 medium), peeled and quartered
1 pound carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 325° F. 
2. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Brown roast on all sides. 
3. In a small bowl, whisk water, gravy mix, dressing mix, soup mix, garlic powder and pepper until blended; add to pan. Bring to a boil. 
4. Bake, covered, 1-1/2 hours.
5. Add vegetables; cook 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. Skim fat if necessary.