Meat - Everyday Pot Roast

3-4 pound beef chuck
1/3 cup horse-radish
salt & pepper
6-8 small onions
6-8 carrots
6-8 pieces of celery
3 potatoes, cut in half

Brown meat well on all sides in hot fat. Spread with horse-radish. Season with s & p. Add a little water, cover and cook slowly 2 - 2 1/2 hours, adding more water if necessary. Add vegetables and continue cooking 1 hour. Serves 6.