Yankee Pot Roast

On one of my many cookbook /recipe searches , I found a cookbook called Americana Cookery. I liked the name , but I loved some of the recipes in it even more. Thought I might place some of them here for safe keeping and to share

• Ready In: 3 hrs 55 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 roast

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon rosemary, crushed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 4  lbs  chuck roast
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) can beef broth
• 2 -3  medium turnips, peeled and quartered (about 1 1/4 pounds white turnips)
• 4 -6  small carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths
• 8  small onions
• 1⁄4 cup parsley

Directions

1. Brown Beef on all sides in fat in a large heavy pan.
2. Pour in beef broth.
3. Cover; cook over low heat for 2 hours and 30 minute.
4. Add salt, pepper, rosemary, carrots, turnips, and onions.
5. Cover; cook for 1 hour longer or until beef and vegetables are done.
6. Remove beef and vegetables to a heated platter.
7. Blend 1/4 cup water with flour ; stir mixture slowly into the pan juices.
8. Cook stirring constantly.
9. Stir until thickened.
10. Season with additional salt and pepper.