Pot Roast by Emily Andreozzi

Ingredients

1 (3 to 4-pound) Boneless Chuck Roast 1 TSP House Seasoning, recipe follows 1 TSP Salt 1/2 TSP Black Pepper 2 TBSP Vegetable Oil 1 CUP Thinly Sliced Onion Wedges 3 Cloves Garlic, Crushed 2 Bay Leaves 1 CAN (10 3/4-ounce) Cream of Celery Soup 1/4 CUP Red Wine 2 TBSP Worcestershire Sauce 1 TBSP Beef Bouillon Granules 3/4 CUP Water House Seasoning: 1 CUP Salt 1/4 CUP Black Pepper 1/4 CUP Garlic Powder

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Add the House Seasoning, salt, and pepper to a small bowl. Rub seasoning into the roast on both sides. Heat oil in a large skillet and brown the roast, searing it on both sides. Place the meat in a roaster pan. Add the onions and garlic to skillet for 1 to 2 minutes to absorb leftover roast juice. Place into roaster pan with meat and bay leaves.
3. Combine the celery soup, wine, Worcestershire sauce and beef bouillon into a bowl. Pour over the roast. Add water.
4. Cover pan with foil and bake for 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until tender.
5. Remove and discard bay leaves. (Bay leaves can cause intestinal discomfort if ingested.)