Ingredients

  • 1 to 2 lb. pot roast
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 c. applesauce
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • 1 large apple, diced
  • 6 carrots
  • 6 potatoes
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1/8 tsp. thyme
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp. Kitchen Bouquet

Method

  • Cut meat into 4 pieces; brown in Dutch oven or heavy pan in 2 tablespoons fat.
  • Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  • Dissolve bouillon cubes in 1 cup boiling water.
  • Add garlic powder, bay leaf and thyme to meat.
  • Cover and cook slowly until tender (1 hour).
  • Add applesauce, carrots, potatoes and onions.
  • Cover and cook until tender.
  • Add apple and cook 10 minutes.
  • Remove meat, vegetables and fruit to platter.
  • Skim off fat.
  • Thicken with cornstarch and cook until thick.
  • Add Kitchen Bouquet.
  • Good if put meat and vegetables into gravy and serve.