Ingredients

  • 1 chuck roast Lean,, 3-4 lb
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 8 carrots peeled and sliced into 1 1/2 in. chunks
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce Hunt's, with Mushrooms
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1 cup sour cream optional

Method

  • Trim excess fat off meat.
  • Sprinkle with paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Brown in oil in Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add water and bay leaf; simmer, covered, 2 hours, or until meat is almost tender.
  • Place onions and carrots around meat.
  • Add Hunt's tomato sauce, garlic and onion salt.
  • Cover; simmer 50 minutes longer until meat and vegetables are tender.
  • Just before serving, remove from heat and gradually stir in sour cream, if desired.