BEEF IN CREAM SAUCE
Recipe By : Joy
Servings:6

4 pounds pot roast
2 Tablespoons shortening -- hot
salt and pepper -- to taste
1/2 cup water

SAUCE
1/2 cup butter -- melted
2 CUPS whipped cream -- not whipped
2 large garlic cloves -- minced
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper

Serving Ideas : Serve with noodles or rice if desired

BEEF:
In dutch oven brown meat slowly in hot shortening. Season with salt & pepper. Add water, cover and simmer for 3 hours. Remove meat from kettle and allow to stand for 20 minutes, then slice thinly.

SAUCE:
Heat butter in saucepan until it bubbles and browns slightly. Add cream, garlic, lemon juice, and salt & pepper. Cook over medium heat, about 3 minutes.
Spoon half the sauce in a glass, heat proof 9x12 dish. Arrange meat slices, overlapping in sauce. Pour remaing sauce over the top. Refrigerate until ready to serve, then heat in a 350 oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.