Browned pot roast simmered with vegetables in a tomato beef gravy.

Steps

1. Heat oil in heavy pot. Add sugar and allow to get dark brown.
2. Add beef and brown on all sides in hot oil and sugar about 5–7 mins.
3. Stir in beef stock and tomato paste, lower heat, cover tightly and simmer for 2–2 1/2 hrs. Allow 33 mins. per pound.
4. Add onion, carrots, potatoes, pepper and salt if needed.
5. Cover and cook 30 mins. longer, adding water if necessary.
6. Remove meat to hot serving platter, arrange vegetables around it. Season gravy to taste and thicken with cornflour if desired. Serves 6 persons.