Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. oil
  • 1 (5 lb.) beef chuck 7-bone (center cut) pot roast, cut 2 1/2 inches thick
  • 2 medium onions, minced
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce.) can tomato paste
  • 2/3 c. packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Parsley sprigs for garnish

Method

  • In an 8 qt Dutch oven over medium high heat, in warm oil, cook pot roast till well browned on both sides.
  • Remove meat to platter.
  • In same Dutch oven over medium heat, in drippings, cook onions and garlic till lightly browned, about 5 min, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon off drippings from Dutch oven.
  • Stir in tomato sauce and remaining ingredients except parsley.
  • Return meat to Dutch oven.
  • Over high heat, heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 3 1/4 hrs or possibly till meat is fork tender, turning meat once.
  • To serve: place meat on platter.
  • Skim fat from liquid; throw away bay leaves; spoon liquid into gravy boat.
  • Garnish roast with parsley.