Swedish Pot Roast

By RogRot

Ingredients

• 5 lb. lean, boneless chuck roast
• 6 T. butter
• 1 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/3 c. flour
• 1/4 c. wine vinegar
• 2 T. honey or corn syrup
• 2 - 10 1/2 oz. cans condensed beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 parsley sprigs
• 1 tsp whole peppercorns

Preparation

Step 1

Brown roast with butter in a 6 qt. Dutch oven over medium heat, turning on all sides -- about 20 min.
Remove roast.
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Add onion & garlic to drippings.
Cook over low heat about 5 min. until tender.
Remove from heat; stir in flour until smooth. Add vinegar, honey, & broth. Stir to mix well. Tie remaining ingredients in cheesecloth bag or put in metal tea brewer. Add to pan. Bring to boiling, covered. Add meat. Place in oven. Roast 2 to 2 ½ hr. Discard spice bag.