Basil Beef Roast

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (3 pound) boneless chuck roast
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon dried whole basil, crushed
• 1 small onion, sliced into rings
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup hot water

Instructions

1. Brown roast on both sides in hot oil in a large Dutch oven.
2. Sprinkle roast with basil, garlic powder, and pepper; top with onion.
3. Add hot water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 1/2 hours or until tender.
4. Remove from pan drippings to serve.

Attribution

The Progressive Farmer - January 1992