Classic Prairie Land Pot Roast

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   Season both sides of roast with salt and pepper.

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   Brown meat in large heavy pot or Dutch oven on high heat in 1/4 cup of the Catalina dressing, turning to brown both sides.

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   Add onions; stir to brown.

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   Add remaining Catalina dressing, potatoes, carrots and enough water to come 3/4 way up meat (about 1 1/2 to 2 cups).

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   Bring to boil; cover.

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   Reduce heat to low.

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   Simmer 2+ hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.

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   Note:Potatoes can be browned with meat if desired.

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   Remove meat from pan; slice meat thinly against the grain.

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    Serve meat and vegetables topped with pan gravy.

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    Sprinkle with chopped parsley just before serving.

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    If thicker pan gravy is desired, stir 1/4 cup water into 2 to 3 Tablespoons flour in small bowl.

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    Remove meat and vegetables from pan; bring liquid to boil on medium-high heat.

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    Gradually whisk flour mixture into pan liquid until thickened to desired consistency.

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    The original recipe said to put it in the oven to cook, but I like to make it on the stovetop.

16. 16

    I find it cooks better.

17. 17

    It's all in one pan and so easy to make.

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    The trick is to make sure you brown both sides of the meat in the Catalina dressing.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.