Herbed Pot Roast

Ingredients

• 1 boneless beef rump or chuck roast (3-3 1/2 lbs.)
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can (10 oz.) beef broth
• 8 carrots, cut into thirds
• 8 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 1 cup water

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. In a Dutch oven brown roast on all sides in the oil.
3. Combine the seasonings; sprinkle over meat. Add broth and bring to a boil.
4. Cover and bake at 325ºF for about 2 hours, basting occasionally.
5. Add carrots, potatoes, onion and water. Cover and bake an additional 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.
6. If desired, thicken pan juices for gravy.