Pennsylvania Pot Roast

Ingredients:
Cooking spray
1 (1-1/2 pound) beef eye of round roast
3/4 cup beef broth
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup diced carrot
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced turnip
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
4 black peppercorns
1 bay leaf

Instructions:

1. Place a large saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add roast, browning on all sides. Add broth and remaining ingredients to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 3 hours or until tender.
2. Slice roast; place on a serving platter. Set aside; keep warm. Increase heat to medium; cook broth mixture, uncovered, about 10 minutes. Discard peppercorns and bay leaf. Serve roast with sauce. Yield: 5 servings (serving size: 3 ounces roast and 1/3 cup sauce)