Pot Roast a la Pablo
Ingredients:
One 5-6 pound boneless chuck roast, Four teaspoons of black peppercorns; Four
teaspoons of Lawry's seasoned salt Six medium carrots cut up into two inch
pieces; Four medium onions, sliced; Four celery stalks cut into large chunks;
Four teaspoons of pepper; One and one half cups of milk; One teaspoon of salt;
Four tablespoons of flour; One half cup flour; Four and one half cups of beef
broth; Two bay leaves; One third cup of bacon grease; Two teaspoons of garlic
salt; Six medium potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks; One
tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce .
In a large plastic bag combine one
half cup of flour, Four teaspoons of pepper, garlic salt and Lawry's seasoned
salt. Place chuck roast in bag and coat well, set aside. Melt one third cup of
bacon grease in a large Dutch oven. Brown roast in Dutch oven for five to six
minutes on each side over medium high heat. Pour in beef broth. Add onions,
celery and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for two and one half to
three and one half hours. Be sure to check liquid levels and add water if
necessary. Add carrots and potatoes and cook for an additional thirty minutes.
Remove liquid from Dutch oven and place into medium sauce pan. Add enough broth
or water to the remaining liquid to make at least three cups. Add four
tablespoons of flour to broth and mix well. Add milk and bring to a boil, reduce
heat and simmer until gravy thickens, season with salt and pepper. Remove from
heat and pour over pot roast and vegetables. Serve immediately.