Autumn Pot Roast with Root Vegetables

A surprisingly simple but utterly satisfying comfort food feast of beef roast, potatoes, carrots and parsnips, braised until fork-tender and served with a silky sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 beef Cross Rib Roast, Shoulder Roast Boneless or Chuck Roast Boneless (about 3-1/2 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 8 small red-skinned potatoes, halved
• 2 large carrots, cut into 2-1/2 x 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 large parsnips, cut into 2-1/2 x 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 small leek, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
• 1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 3 tablespoons water

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon each salt and lemon pepper

Instructions

1. Combine seasoning ingredients; press onto beef pot roast. Heat oil in stock pot over medium heat until hot. Brown beef Cross Rib Roast. Pour off drippings.

2. Add 3/4 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 2 hours. Add vegetables; continue cooking, covered, 30 to 45 minutes or until pot roast and vegetables are fork-tender. Remove roast and vegetables; keep warm.

3. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Measure and return 2 cups cooking liquid to stock pot. Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened and bubbly. Carve pot roast. Serve with vegetables and sauce.