GARLIC CHUCK ROAST

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Having never made a roast before, I experimented with a few ingredients to come up with this hearty all-in-one meal. Not only is it easy, but the tender entree gets terrific flavor from garlic, onion and bay leaves.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
15 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
5 bay leaves
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/2 cups water
1 pound baby carrots

Steps:

With a sharp knife, cut 15 slits in roast; insert garlic into slits. Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper. , In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil; drain. Place bay leaves on top of roast; top with onion slices. Drizzle with butter. Add water to pan. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours., Baste roast with pan juices; add carrots. Cover and bake 45-60 minutes longer or until meat and carrots are tender. Discard bay leaves. Let roast stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Thicken pan juices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.