Ingredients

  • 4 -5 lbs pot roast
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 (10 ounce) cans French onion soup
  • 4 large potatoes, quartered
  • 1 (8 ounce) package raw baby carrots
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli and cauliflower

Method

  • In an oven safe pot w/lid brown both side of the roast, using half the butter.
  • Set the roast aside.
  • With remaining butter, saute' the onion, garlic, and celery until onions are tender and beginning to brown.
  • Add the thyme, parsley, bay leaf, and pepper.
  • Mix well and then return the pot roast to the pan.
  • Sprinkle salt over the roast and add the french onion soup.
  • Cook at 325F for 4 hours.
  • Baste meat as needed.
  • Add potatoes and carrots and salt to taste.
  • Cook for another 45 minutes.
  • Add broccoli/cauliflower mix and cook for 20 more minutes.
  • Serve with hot bread.