Ingredients for 6 servings:
1. 1/3 cup flour
2. 1 teaspoon salt
3. 1/4 teaspoon pepper
4. 1 (3 1/2 lb) boneless beef chuck roast
5. 3 tablespoons shortening
6. 2 cups water
7. 1 bay leaf
8. 2 cups onions, wedges
9. 8 small potatoes
10. 2 cups carrots, chunks
11. 2 medium turnips, quartered
12. 2 cloves garlic, minced
13. 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
14. 1/2 cup cold water
15. 1/4 cup flour
Directions:
1. Mix the 1/3 cup flour, salt and pepper; coat meat.
2. Melt shortning in Dutch oven and brown meat on both sides.
3. Add the 2 cups water and bay leaf, simmer for 2 hours.
4. Add more water if needed during cooking.
5. Add vegetables, garlic and green pepper; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
6. Remove meat and vegetables.
7. Strain pan liquid and add enough water to make 1-1/2 cups.
8. Return to dutch oven.
9. Mix the 1/2 cup flour with water until smooth.
10. Slowly stir into dutch oven, bring to a boil.
11. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
12. Serve gravy with roast and vegetables.
Enjoy your meal!