Americana Pot Roast

4 lb. rump roast
3 medium onions, sliced
2 T. paprika
1/2 t. dried basil
1/2 t. dried oregano
1/2 t. dried thyme
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 c. red wine OR 2 T. red wine vinegar
1 can beef broth
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. black pepper
6 carrots, cut into 1 1/2" thick pieces
6 small red potatoes
1/2 c. water

Preheat oven to 300.

Heat a large pan over med. high heat. Add roast, browning on all sides. Remove from pan.

Reduce heat to medium. Add onion to pan; cook 10 minutes. Add paprika, basil, oregano, thyme, and garlic; cook 1 minute.

Add water, wine, and broth; bring to a boil. Stir in salt, pepper, carrots, and potatoes. Return roast to pan.

Cover and bake at 300 for 2 hours. Turn roast, cover and bake an additional hour or until tender.
Yields: 8-10 servings.