4 lb Roast (chuck or cross cut wi
1/4 c Dry red wine (may use white
1 x Or 2 Tbs brandy)
1 ea Large onion, peeled
1/4 ts Thyme
1/4 ts Rosemary
8 ea Potatoes, peeled & quartered
1 x Sage
1 x Basil
1 x Flour
1 x Garlic powder
1 x Bay leaves
1 x Salt
1 x Pepper
12 oz Water
Salt & pepper roast, sprinkle with garlic powder and a little flour. Brown in large skillet, then placce in dutch oven. Crush herbs and sprinkle over roast. Place bay leaves (1-2 broken in-half) in bottom. Cover roast with onions. Combine water & wine, then pour this over the roast, without washing off too many herbs. cover and bake at 350 for 1 1/2 hrs. Add potatoes and bake another 30-45 minutes, or until tender. Remove roast, discard bay leaves & make gravy.