Ingredients for - Stove Top Pot Roast

1. Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons
2. Beef chuck roast 1 (3 pound)
3. Water, or as needed 4 cups
4. Celery, chopped 4 stalks
5. Garlic, crushed 4 cloves
6. Red onion, chopped 1
7. Dried basil 1 tablespoon
8. Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon
9. Turnips, peeled and cut into chunks 6
10. Red potatoes, quartered 6 medium
11. Carrots, peeled and cut into chunks 6

How to cook deliciously - Stove Top Pot Roast

1 . Stage

Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add roast and quickly brown on all sides. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Add enough water to the pot to cover roast; add celery, garlic, onion, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours and 15 minutes, adding additional water if needed to keep the roast covered. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Add turnips and potatoes; simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

Add carrots; simmer for 30 minutes, or until roast can be pulled apart with a fork. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Season to taste with salt and pepper if needed before serving. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS