2 1/2 to 3 lb. boneless beef chuck pot roast • cooking oil • water, dry wine, or tomato juice • worcestershire sauce • instant beef bouillon granules • dried basil, crushed • whole tiny new potatoes or 2 medium potatoes or sweet potatoes • carrots or parsnips • onions, cut into wedges • stalks celery, bias sliced into 1 inch pieces • cold water • all purpose flour •