Savory Pot Roast
["1 Tbsp. vegetable oil", "3 1/2 to 4 lb. beef roast or chuck beef roast", "1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup", "1 packet dry onion soup", "1 1/4 c. water", "6 medium potatoes, quartered (about 5 1/2 c.)", "6 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces", "2 Tbsp. flour"]
["Heat oil in large kettle, then brown meat on all sides.", "Spoon off fat.", "Stir in mushroom soup, onion soup mix and 1 cup water. Reduce heat to low.", "Cover and cook 2 hours.", "Add vegetables, cover and cook 45 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.", "Remove meat and vegetables.", "Stir together flour and remaining 1/4 cup water until smooth.", "Gradually stir into soup mixture and thicken, stirring constantly.", "Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired."]
["vegetable oil", "beef roast", "cream of mushroom soup", "onion soup", "water", "potatoes", "carrots", "flour"]