Large Family Dinner DIY

This might sound a little strange But I do know how to cook. It may sound strange because I look more like a brainless brute than someone with talent in just about everything I try. Cooking is something people learn for many reasons my reasons were I didn't like the way most other peoples food tasted so I started to cook for myself and it turned out I was great at it. So here is my recipe for a "beef roast".

This is not just for special occasions this is also for when u want to cook healthy and don't want to spend more than 20 dollars for the meal. Prices are based on local prices I usually pay.

First you need to buy ingredients.
A beef roast: Usually top round or bottom round, remember more expensive is not always the best way to go. Just choose whats on sale and try and get between 4-5 lbs. of beef. I usually tenderize the beef to help it soften up when fully cooked, This is usually where most of the money goes for the dinner. I usually spend about $10 dollars for the beef.
Carrots: You can use normal carrots which u have to cut the ends off, sliced up, some people may want to peel them (I like them which the skin since its healthier), or u can buy a bag of baby carrots which don't need to be sliced up and don't really need to be peeled. Cost $3 usually
Potatoes: I usually buy potatoes in 10 lbs. bags but all that is needed is between 3-4 lbs., they should be heavily washed to remove all dirty, they can either be peeled and cut into smaller pieces or just cut into smaller pieces leaving the potatoes skin on which gives you more vitamins. Costs $3-4 usually
Mushrooms: Mushrooms aren't really necessary but I like the way they taste and the look they add to the meal. If you buy small mushrooms u can usually add them directly to the other ingredients or if you prefer you can cut them up into smaller pieces. Cost $2 usually
Garlic: Garlic is something that can greatly enhance the flavors of the food you are making for your family. Not much is needed just a single clove is enough. After they are peeled just toss them into a blender or food processor to get them chopped up or make it into a paste if you want. Cost $1 usually
Onions (optional): I am putting this as optional because a lot of people don't like onions, I personally do so I usually add them and they don't cost a lot so they are a good and inexpensive ingredient that can add some extra flavor to the meal. I usually chop the onion up into course bits not to small. Cost $1

Next You will need a large deep pot that is oven safe it should be big enough to fit all your ingredients, if you don't have one you can always use a smaller pot and create a smaller meal.
fist put the beef inside the pot them take salt and pepper and add them to the top and bottom of the beef roast making sure to rub them in but make sure not to use to much on the beefs top half. This will keep them on the beef while they cook. Now comes the potatoes add them all around the pot and around the beef. After that you add the carrots but make sure the carrots are not in contact with the metal pot as they can become stuck after cooking and may burn slightly. Next comes the mushrooms but as with the carrots make sure not to allow them to be in contact with the metal of the pot. The onions can be added at this point if you wanted them. The garlic is last u need to either spread the chopped garlic pieces over the entire dish or spread the garlic paste on everything you can with either a spoon or barbecue brush adding it mostly to the potatoes and the roast. Add some water about 1/5 - 1/4 the depth of the pot. Then take your salt and pepper and season the entire meal making sure not to go over board. Cover the pot with aluminum foil or the pots cover.

Next turn on the oven to 350 degrees and wait for it to finish heating up. Add the pot to the oven and wait about 20 minutes and then check and continue checking every 5 minutes till you see all the water has boiled away. This is the sign that the food is usually done but check the roast first by cutting it open to see if its still pink inside, if the roast isn't fully cooked yet add some more water and continue checking it ever 3 minutes or so till the water is boiled away again. The meal should be finished by this point. Gas and electric stoves and ovens cook differently so the actual time for the meal to cook will vary but It usually takes about 45- 60 minutes.

Well that's it, if you have finished everything you should be having a great tasting meal with your family. I hope you enjoy this recipe and the fact its not going to kill your wallet to make.

Take Care