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Choose a nice cheap piece of pot roast.
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This recipe makes a really nice, tender, juicy dinner!
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Grab a large pot deep enough to hold your pot roast.
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Throw enough olive oil into the pan to cover the bottom (so the roast wont stick) and heat to medium-high heat.
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Add the roast and sear each side (for colour and to lock in flavour).
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Rotate the roast so you get each side.
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While the roast is cooking, wash, peel and slice enough carrots for everyone to have a few soft, delicious caramelized portions.
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I use 4 to 5 medium-sized carrots for my family of 3.
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Chop the carrots to about 1/4 inch pieces.
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You want them small enough so theyll get soft, but not so small that they get mushy.
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Chop up the onion following the same guideline, nice and big.
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After youve seared all sides of the pot roast, remove it from the pot and throw in the carrots and onions.
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Cook for a few minutes until they are just beginning to soften and brown.
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Add a cup of water (or beef stock), then the bay leaf and thyme, salt and pepper to taste.
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Let boil for a few minutes.
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Turn the heat down very low, add the pot roast again, and cover.
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Turn the roast every now and then, but if you forget, its no big deal.
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Let simmer for 2 to 4 hours until dinner time!
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I love this recipe because I can make it while my son is napping and not have to do anything except throw some garlic mashed potatoes on the stove at the last minute.
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After youve tried it, change some of the veggies around, or the spices, and make it your own.
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You can use garlic or celery in addition to the carrots and onions.
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If you dont like thyme, try tarragon, basil or oregano.
