22 pot roast beef tomato gravy Recipes

lean boneless beef shoulder or 2 1/2 lbs top round beef or 2 1/2 lbs boneless bottom round roast, white potatoes, peeled and cut in 1 inch dice, carrots, peeled and cut in 1 inch chunks, celery, sliced in 1/2 inch slices, onions, peeled and cut in quarters, diced tomatoes with juice, powdered au jus mix (gravy), salt, fresh ground pepper, dried thyme

unbaked pie pastry (large enough to fit a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate or to fit top of a small casserole dish), butter, onions, chopped, celery ribs, coarsely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, tomato paste, dried chili pepper flakes , add them in for heat (optional), dried thyme (rubbed between fingers to release flavors), flour, leftover beef gravy (or use 2 cups beef consomme or beef broth), worcestershire sauce (use only if using beef broth), cooked beef, cut into small cubes (use leftover steak or roast, can use more or less), potatoes, peeled (cut into 1/2-inch cubes , or a bit larger, can use less potatoes), carrots, peeled (cut into about 1/4-inch cubes or a little larger), sliced mushrooms, well drained, salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)