4 lb roast (chuck or cross cut wi
1/4 cup dry red wine (may use white
1 or 2 tbs brandy)
1 each large onion, peeled
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp rosemary
8 each potatoes, peeled & quartered
1 sage
1 basil
1 flour
1 garlic powder
1 bay leaves
1 salt
1 pepper
12 oz water
Directions
Salt & pepper roast, sprinkle with garlic powder and a little flour.
Brown in large skillet, then placce in dutch oven. Crush herbs and
sprinkle over roast. Place bay leaves (1-2 broken in-half) in bottom.
Cover roast with onions. Combine water & wine, then pour this over the
roast, without washing off too many herbs. cover and bake at 350 for
1 1/2 hrs. Add potatoes and bake another 30-45 minutes, or until
tender. Remove roast, discard bay leaves & make gravy.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Dutch Oven; Meat
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