Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. seasoned salt
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
  • 5 lb. boneless chuck roast
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3/4 c. water
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/4 c. green peppers, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tsp. parsley flakes
  • 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
  • flour

Method

  • Combine first 4 ingredients; rub mixture on roast.
  • Brown roast on both sides in hot olive oil.
  • Add water and next 6 ingredients. Cover and bake at 325° for 3 hours.
  • Remove roast to platter, reserve liquid.
  • Remove bay leaves.
  • Skim fat; measure liquid, return to Dutch oven.
  • Combine 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons flour and 2 tablespoons water for each cup of liquid, stir well.
  • Stir flour mixture into liquid.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.