Beef Pot Roast
["4 lb. chuck roast", "1/2 c. flour", "salt and pepper", "3 small onions, cut in half", "3 carrots, pared and halved", "1/2 c. hot water"]
["Trim fat from meat and place in skillet on top of stove.", "Heat until fat is melted.", "If there is not sufficient fat, use 2 tablespoons of oil or shortening.", "Dredge roast in flour and brown slowly on both sides.", "Season with salt and pepper.", "Place meat in 3-quart ovenware casserole dish.", "Add onions and carrots plus 1/2 cup hot water or enough water to cover meat and vegetables.", "Cover dish with lid.", "Cook in microwave for about 1 1/2 hours.", "Meat and vegetables should be tender."]
["chuck roast", "flour", "salt", "onions", "carrots", "hot water"]