Portuguese-style Roast

Ingredients

• roast chuck or bottom round
  4 or 5 lbs
• chourico
  1 lb
• potatoes
  1 unit
• carrots
  1 unit
• onion sliced finely
  1 large
• bay leaf
  1 unit
• hot crushed peppers (wet)
  1 tbsp
• chopped garlic
  1 tbsp
• bouillon cube
  1 unit
• packs azafran <ref>Despite the name

  azafran is not the same as saffron, which is an expensive spice derived from the crocus plant in the iris family. (Saffron can be substituted for azafran, though: use 1 pinch of saffran for 2 tablespoons of azafran). Azafran is commonly sold in Latin American markets and specialty herb stores. It can also be ordered by mail. It is best stored in a cool dark place and will last several months in a sealed plastic or glass container.</ref> (Goya) (optional)
  2 unit
• Italian marjoram
  ½ tsp
• thyme
  ½ tsp
• parsley
  ½ tsp
• red pepper flakes
  ½ tsp
• basil
  ½ tsp
• salt and pepper to taste
  ½ tsp
• tomato sauce
  2 to 3 cans
• enough water to cover vegetables
  1 unit