Old Fashioned Beef Pot Roast

By EricS52

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (3- to 4-pound) beef bottom round roast, trimmed
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 4 cups water

Preparation

Step 1

What To Do:

In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper; mix well. Rinse beef and place in flour mixture while still wet, coating completely.

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add coated beef and cook 5 to 6 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Add water and bring to a boil.

Cover and cook 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours, or until beef is tender and sauce thickens.


Notes

If the cover to your pot has a vent, then allow it to vent; otherwise, use a toothpick to keep the cover slightly ajar, allowing a little steam to escape during the cooking.