Lemon Herb Beef Roast

Ingredients

• 3-3 1/2 lbs beef roast
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
• 1 teaspoon dry basil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4-5 potatoes
• 4-5 carrots
• 1-2 onions
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for gravy)
• 1/2 teaspoon basil

Directions

1. 1

   Combine spices, press onto surface of roast.

2. 2

   Heat oil in electric skillet, brown beef, drain drippings.

3. 3

   Add 1 cup water. Bring to boil and simmer 2 hours, tightly covered.

4. 4

   Add onions, potatoes and carrots. Cover and cook 40 - 45 minutes or until tender.

5. 5

   Remove meat and carrots. Mix cornstarch and 1/2 teaspoon basil with a little water and return to skillet. Cook until thickend for gravy. May have to add a little more water if gravy is too thick.