North Woods Hearty Pot Roast

Ingredients

• 1 beef Cross Rib Roast, Shoulder Roast or Arm Roast (about 2 to 2-1/2 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound small red-skinned potatoes, cut in half, or into quarters if large
• 4 medium carrots, cut into 2-1/2 x 1/2- inch pieces
• 2 medium parsnips, cut into 2-1/2 x 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 small leek, (white and pale green parts only), cut in half lengthwise then crosswise into 1-1/2 inch pieces
• 1 cup beef broth
• 4 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons seasoned pepper blend or garlic-pepper seasoning
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic