4 lb Chuck roast
2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
2 tb Flour
3/4 ts Crumbled marjoram leaves
1/4 c  Freeze dried shallots
Water

Sprinkle both sides of meat with salt, pepper & marjoram. Place in
roasting pan in 500 oven; brown on both sides, turing once, 30-40
minutes. Sprinkle shallots over top of meat: cover, reduce heat to
350. Cook 1 hour or until tender. Measure pan drippings for gravy;
add enough water to measure 2 cups. Blend in flour; cook & stir until
thickened.