OLD FASHION POT ROAST

3 1/2 lb lean brisket of beef

8 1/2 oz can unsalted tomatoes

1 small bay leaf

2 tsp instant onion powder

1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

1/4 tsp instanct minced garlic

DIRECTIONS:

Place meat in Dutch oven or heavy saucrepan.  In preheated 450F oven, brown meat for 10 minutes on each side.  Add 1 cup of water and remaining ingredients.  Cover and simmer for 3 hours or until tender, turning meat occasionally.  Remove gravy from Dutch oven and chill in small bowl until fat forms a hard layer on top.  Remove fat and discard.  Pour the gravy over the meat and reheat until hot.  Slice, serve and enjoy.

Submitted by Jean Henderson to the “Friendship Fun & Food” Cookbook by the Burnstown Women’s Institute.