Large kettle - 2 1/2 - 3 hours.

3-5 lbs. beef pot roast
1 clove garlic, quartered
3 tbsp. shortening
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 c. water
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. basil
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Flour-water paste

Make slits in roast, insert garlic quarters. Brown meat thoroughly on all sides after melting shortening in large kettle. Combine tomato paste and water. Pour over meat. Add onions and seasonings. Place on high heat until steaming, then turn to a lower heat and simmer for 2 1/2 - 3 hours or until meat is tender. Thicken gravy with flour-paste.