Savory Pot Roast With Pan Gravy (Oven or Crock Pot)

Very tender and flavorful meat dish, makes a wonderful gravy. A longtime family favorite. From my father.

• Ready In: 3 hrs
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 3  lbs bottom round beef roast (or rump)
• 1  pinch salt
• 1  pinch pepper
• 1  pinch nutmeg
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 4  large onions, sliced
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 2  cups  hot  beef bouillon (broth)
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  tablespoon vinegar
• 1  teaspoon thyme
• 4  sprigs parsley, plus
• 2  celery tops, plus
• 1  bay leaf (tied together in bouquet)

Directions

1. Dust beef with combination of seasonings and flour.
2. Heat oil in heavy oven-proof pan; brown meat, then remove.
3. Brown onions and garlic lightly in pan. Replace meat; add remaining ingredients.
4. Cover, bake in 350°F oven until meat is tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
5. (Note: May use a crock pot instead of the oven. Cook on low 10-12 hours, -or- on high 5-6 hours).
6. Discard bouquet. Serve with pan gravy.
7. Makes 10 servings (who are they kidding?).