Yankee Pot Roast

Thanks to Minette Greenman, who will always be loved as a beloved grandmother!

Ingredients:

4lbs. boneless beef
1 tsp. salt
¼ cup water
1 onion, sliced
½ cup diced turnip
½ cup diced carrot
¼ cup sliced celery with leaves
2 tblsps chopped parsley

Directions: Brown the meat on all sides in a heavy kettle or Dutch oven, adding fat if needed. Sprinkle with salt. Put on a rack and add water and onion. Cover and simmer 3 to 4 hours, or until meat is tender. Add vegetables and simmer, covered 30 minutes. Remove and thicken gravy if desired, using an little bit of flour and water. Serve with broad noodles or rice. Serves 6 to 8.