Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Cover two pounds of chuck steak with boiling water; place the cover on the bean-pot and let the meat cook in a moderate oven for two hours. Add a cupful each of diced carrots and potatoes, and half a cupful of sliced onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste, cook about an hour longer. Thicken the liquor in which the meat is cooked with two tablespoonfuls of flour, and serve from the bean-pot.