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Caraway Pot Roast

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium onions, sliced
2 medium carrots, cut into large chunks
1 cup apple cider or apple juice
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 cup sour cream

In a Dutch oven, brown roast in oil on all sides over medium-high heat; drain. In
a large bowl, combine the onions, carrots, cider, caraway seeds, garlic, 1/2
teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; pour over roast. Bring to a boil. Reduce
heat; cover and simmer for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Remove
roast and vegetables; keep warm. Strain pan juices into a 2-cup measuring cup.
Skim fat; add enough water to measure 2 cups. Return to Dutch oven. Combine
cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into pan juices. Bring to

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a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat;
stir in the sour cream and remaining salt and pepper. Serve with roast and
vegetables.

Yield: 8 servings.