INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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3 1/2 pounds beef bottom round roast, trimmed and tied
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
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2 onions, sliced
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2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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3 medium potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 bay leaves
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1/2 cup water
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour