Mom's Pot Roast

Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

• 3 lbs roast
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb carrot, halved lengthwise and cut into 3-inch long slices
• 1 lb potato, quartered lengthwise
• 1 lb onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch wedges

Recipe

• 1 wash raw roast, then sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and rub with flour. sear in olive oil, browning roast on all sides. it's okay that a little may stick to the bottom of the pan. cover with lid and reduce heat; simmer for 4 hours or until very tender. no need to add any liquid, as the roast will produce its own.
• 2 add potatoes, then layer in carrots and onions. sprinkle vegetables with between 1/4 tsp to 1/2 tsp salt. continue to simmer for 1 additional hour, or until vegetables are tender.