1/4 c. plain flour
1 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 tsp. pepper
4 lbs. roast
2 tbsp. Crisco
1 c. water
8 sm. potatoes, peeled and halved
8 med. carrots, halved crosswise and lengthwise
8 sm. onions
1/2 tsp. salt

Stir together flour, 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons salt and the pepper, rub mixture on meat thoroughly. Melt Crisco in large skillet, brown meat over medium heat, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat, add water; cover tightly and simmer on top of range or in 325 degree oven for 4 hours or until tender.

About 1 hour before end of cooking time, add vegetables and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place meat and vegetables on warm platter until ready to serve. Serves 6 to 8.