Beef Oven Roast with Pan Gravy and Roasted Potatoes

Well pot roast doesn't always have to cook all day in the slow cooker. You can make in about three hours in the oven.

1 3.5 pound beef pot roast
1 package onion soup mix
1/2 cup water

5 potatoes peeled and cubed
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Pan drippings
4 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter

Place the roast in a 4 quart casserole dish with lid. Sprinkle with soup mix and add water. Place the lid on it and put it in a 325 degree oven. Let this cook for 2 1/2 hours. Peel and cube the potatoes. Toss them in the oil and spice mixture. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Turn the oven up to 400 degrees and place the potatoes in the oven. Let this cook for 30 minutes. Remove the roast and turn the oven up to broil or 500 degrees. Remove the roast from the pan and let rest. Let the potatoes get golden brown and crispy. Pour the pan drippings in a large heavy bottom skillet. Add the flour and whisk as not to create lumps. Heat this over medium heat while whisking until thickened. Add the butter and turn off the heat. Whisk this again so it doesn't separate. Enjoy. For more on this recipe or any others please email me at alesia.leach@gmail.com