Ingredients

  • 1 (3 lb.) beef chuck roast
  • 1 1/2 c. tomato juice
  • 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 sm. onions, halved
  • 1/2 c. cool water
  • 1/4 c. all-purpose flour

Method

  • Trim excess fat from roast.
  • Cut roast in half or possibly thirds to fit in crockpot.
  • Place meat in plastic bag in deep dish.
  • Stir together tomato juice, vinegar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, sugar, basil, thyme and pepper.
  • Pour over meat and close bag.
  • Marinate overnight in refrigerator, turning twice.
  • In crockpot, place onions and carrots.
  • Place roast on vegetable.
  • Add in marinade, cover, and cook on low heat for 8-10 hrs.
  • Remove roast and vegetables.
  • Skim off fat from cooking liquid.
  • Measure two c. cooking liquid into saucepan.
  • Return meat and vegetables to crockpot - cover to keep hot.
  • Blend 1/2 c. water slowly into 1/4 c. flour; stir till mix is thickened and bubbly.
  • Place meat on a hot platter and top with vegetables.
  • Pour some gravy over entree, pass remaining gravy.
  • 6 servings.