Perfect Pot Roast
["2 Tbsp. vegetable oil", "3 1/2 to 4 lb. beef round or chuck pot roast", "1 can cream of mushroom soup", "1 pouch dry onion soup", "1 1/4 c. water, divided", "6 medium potatoes, quartered", "6 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces", "2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour"]
["In 6-quart Dutch oven in hot oil, cook roast until browned on all sides.", "Spoon off fat.", "Stir in mushroom soup, onion soup mix and 1 cup of the water.", "Reduce heat to low.", "Cover; simmer 2 hours or until meat is tender, turning occasionally.", "Add vegetables.", "Cover.", "Cook 40 minutes or until roast and vegetables are fork-tender.", "Remove roast and vegetables to platter.", "Over medium heat, cook sauce until slightly thickened.", "In cup, stir together flour and remaining 1/4 cup water until smooth. Gradually stir into Dutch oven.", "Cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly.", "Serve with roast."]
["vegetable oil", "beef round", "cream of mushroom soup", "onion soup", "water", "potatoes", "carrots", "flour"]