What's easier than one-pot cooking? Note that the 3 hour cooking time is largely unattended, freeing you up to do other things.

One-Pot Beef and Vegetables

Approximately 3 pounds bottom round roast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (14.5-ounce) can beef broth
6 potatoes, peeled and quartered
6 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Sprinkle roast with salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder and place in casserole dish. Add broth and bake, covered, for 2 1/2 hours.
3. Add potatoes and carrots and cook for 1/2 more hour, or until tender. Serve warm.

Makes 8 servings.