Basic Bitch Pot Roast

Ingredients:

• 2-3 lb beef roast
• Kosher salt and ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 8 red potatoes, quartered
• 1 yellow onion, quartered
• 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into thirds
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 5 springs fresh thyme
• 4 cups water

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

2. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season meat generously with salt and pepper. Sear meat in pan on all sides (2-3 minutes/side). When all sides are browned remove meat to plate.

3. Pour 1 cup of water into pan to deglaze. Use a wood spoon to scrape up brown bits from bottom of the pan. Add garlic, onion, potatoes and carrots. Add remaining water and bring to a boil. Return meat to the pan along with fresh herbs. Cover and place in oven for 3 hours.