Ingredients

  • 4 lbs chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 ounces prepared horseradish
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 small potatoes, cut in half
  • 8 medium carrots, cut in fourths
  • 1 large onion, halved then quartered
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Method

  • Heat oil and cook the beef over medium heat until all sides are browned.
  • Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper. Spread horseradish over all sides of the beef. Add 1 cup water to the pot, heat to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • Add potatoes, carrots and onions to the pot. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beef and vegetables are tender.
  • Remove beef and vegetables to a warm platter.
  • Add enough water to broth to measure 2 cups and put back in the pot.
  • Combine by shaking the flour and 1/2 cup water in a container with a tight lid.
  • Gradually stir into broth, then heat to a boil, stirring constantly about 1 minute until it is a gravy.
  • Place pieces of beef with vegetables onto plates or into bowls and ladle on gravy to your liking.
  • Bread for dipping is a great optional treat.