Lemon Herb Beef Roast

Connie Lea's Note:

I don't remember where I got this recipe, but my whole family loves it.

• Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 -3 ½ lbs beef roast
• 2 garlic cloves , crushed
• 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
• 1 teaspoon dry basil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 -5 potatoes
• 4 -5 carrots
• 1 -2 onion
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for gravy)
• ½ teaspoon basil

Directions:

1. Combine spices, press onto surface of roast.
2. Heat oil in electric skillet, brown beef, drain drippings.
3. Add 1 cup water. Bring to boil and simmer 2 hours, tightly covered.
4. Add onions, potatoes and carrots. Cover and cook 40 - 45 minutes or until tender.
5. Remove meat and carrots. Mix cornstarch and 1/2 teaspoon basil with a little water and return to skillet. Cook until thickend for gravy. May have to add a little more water if gravy is too thick.