Ingredients

  • 1 (3 to 4 lb.) boneless pot roast (sirloin tip, English)
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 1/2 c. cooking sherry
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1/4 c. catsup
  • 1/4 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1/4 tsp. marjoram
  • 1/2 tsp. rosemary
  • 1/4 tsp. thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 5 potatoes, quartered
  • 5 carrots, halved

Method

  • Dredge
  • roast
  • in
  • flour
  • and brown in vegetable oil in Dutch oven.
  • Place onion slices on top.
  • Combine sherry, water and catsup and all herbs.
  • Pour over roast.
  • Cover and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Add potatoes and carrots and cook 1/2 hour more
  • or until vegetables are tender.
  • Serve with liquid over beef.
  • Smells so good; you can't wait to eat!