- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 (3 pound) boneless beef bottom round roast or boneless beef rump roast
- 1 3/4 cups Swanson® Beef Stock
- 3/4 cup V8® 100% Vegetable Juice
- 2 cups fresh or frozen whole baby carrots
- 3 medium potatoes, quartered
- 3 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water
- Heat the oil in a 6-quart saucepot. Add the beef and cook until it's well browned on all sides. Pour off any fat.
- Add the stock and vegetable juice to the saucepot and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Add the carrots, potatoes and celery to the saucepot. Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Remove the beef and vegetables from the saucepot.
- Stir the flour and water in a small bowl. Add to the saucepot. Cook and stir until the mixture boils and thickens. Serve with the beef and vegetables.