Microwave Old-Fashioned Pot Roast

• 2 1/2 to 3 lb. beef chuck roast
• 1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes, undrained
• 1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1 stick cinnamon or 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 3 medium white potatoes, quartered
• 4 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces

1. Place roast in 3-quart casserole.
2. In a small bowl, mix tomatoes, onion, garlic powder, cayenne and pepper.
3. Add cinnamon stick.
4. Pour over roast. Cover. Microwave on High for 5 minutes. Reduce to Medium-low (150u0b0).
5. Microwave for 1 hour longer, turning roast over after 1/2 hour.
6. Add remaining ingredients.
7. Re-cover. Microwave on Medium-low for 30 to 45 minutes or until roast and vegetables are tender.
8. Let stand for 10 minutes.

beef chuck roast, tomatoes, onion, garlic powder, cayenne, pepper, cinnamon, white potatoes, carrots, stalks celery

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=676180 (may not work)