Perfect Pot Roast With Vegetables And Gravy

• 3 -5 lbs blade cut chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more if needed
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided
• 2 medium golden onions, cut in wedges
• 2 -3 carrots, cut into 2 inch sections
• 4 medium boiling potatoes, quartered
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 1/2 cup beef stock or 1/2 cup vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon flour (I prefer Wondra.)

1. Season the roast with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
2. In a large skillet (not non-stick) heat the oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the roast and cook, turning often, until browned, about 10 minutes.
4. Transfer the roast to a plate.
5. Add more oil to the skillet if necessary and heat over medium-high heat.
6. Add the onions, carrots and potatoes and cook, stirring often, until the they are slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook.
7. Transfer the vegetables to a slow-cooker, add the bay leaf and then place th roast on top of the vegetables.
8. Add the water or other liquid to the skillet and bring to a boil, scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Pour into the slow cooker.
9. Cover and slow-cook until the roast is tender, perhaps 8 hours on low (200 degree) setting.
10. Transfer the roast and vegetables to a platter using a slotted spoon and cover with foil to keep warm.
11. Skim the fat from the surface of the cooking liquid.
12. Remove the bay leaf.
13. In a saucepan, melt the butter over very low heat.
14. Add the flour and let bubble, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
15. Whisk in the cooking liquid and bring to a simmer.
16. Cook, whisking often, until thickened and reduced to about 1 cup.
17. Using a sharp knife, slice the roast crosswise across the grain. Serve with the vegetables and gravy.

chuck roast, vegetable oil, salt, fresh ground black pepper, golden onions, carrots, boiling potatoes, bay leaf, beef stock, unsalted butter, flour

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/perfect-pot-roast-with-vegetables-and-gravy-395032 (may not work)