LEMON-HERB BEEF POT ROAST (3 to 3 -1/4 hours)

-1boneless beef chuck pot roast (arm, shoulder or blade) (3 to 3-1/2 lb)
-1 Tbsp olive oil
-2 cups baby carrots
-1 lb small red-skinned potatoes, halved
-1 medium onion, cut into 6 wedges
-2 Tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 Tbsp water
1-/2 tsp dried basil
Seasoning:
-2 tsp lemon pepper
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-1 tsp dried basil

1. Combine seasoning ingredients; press onto beef pot roast. Heat oil in stockpot over medium
heat until hot; brown pot roast.

2. Add 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 2 hours. Add
vegetables; simmer, covered, 30 to 45 minutes or until beef and vegetables are fork-tender.

3. Remove pot roast and vegetables. Skim fat. Stir cornstarch mixture and 1/2 tsp basil into
cooking liquid; cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened and bubbly.

4. Carve pot roast; season with salt. Serve with vegetables and sauce.