Ingredients

  • 1 (3 lb.) pot roast
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 (8 oz.) can (1 c.) tomato sauce
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium onions, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. prepared mustard
  • 1/4 c. catsup
  • 1/4 c. lemon juice (fresh, frozen or canned)
  • 1/4 c. vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

Method

  • Rub meat with salt and pepper; brown in hot fat in deep, heavy skillet.
  • Add tomato sauce, water and garlic.
  • Cover and simmer 2 hours.
  • Top with onion slices.
  • Combine brown sugar, paprika, mustard, catsup, lemon juice, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over meat.
  • Cover and cook until tender, about 1 hour. Remove meat before cooking dumplings.
  • To serve, place pot roast in center of large platter; arrange onion rings and dumplings around it.
  • Garnish with parsley.
  • Makes 8 to 10 servings.