Festive Beef

Ingredients

• 1 (3 lb) chuck roast or brisket
• 1 bay leaf
• 2/3 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 tsp paprika
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 can beer
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp celery seed
• 1/4 tsp basil, optional

Directions

Place roast, bay leaf and 1 cup water in large saucepan. Simmer 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf and add remaining ingredients. Simmer on low heat for 3 hours or until tender. Remove roast. Simmer until liquid thickens. Pour over meat to serve.
Makes 6 servings

Source: Sheldon Family Favorites – David Ingle (given by Bev Sheldon)