YANKEE POT ROAST (3 to 3 -1/2 hours)

-1boneless beef chuck pot roast (arm, shoulder or blade) (2-1/2 lb)
-1/3 cup all-purpose flour
-1 Tbsp vegetable oil
-1 can (14 to 14-1/2 oz) beef broth
-1/2 cup dry red wine
-1-1/2 tsp dried thyme
-2 pkg (16 oz each) frozen stew vegetable mixture

1. Combine flour and 3/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Lightly coat beef pot roast with 2 Tbsp flour
mixture. Heat oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot; brown pot roast.

2. Mix remaining flour mixture with broth, wine and thyme until smooth. Add to pot; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 2 hours. Add vegetables; bring to a boil. Reduce heat;
simmer, covered, 30 to 45 minutes or until beef and vegetables are fork-tender. Skim fat.

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