Best-ever Pot Roast

An hour in a pressure cooker would sure shorten the cooking time. This is cooked on top of the stove and not in the oven. (I have cooked it in the oven at 350 °F. for 3 hours so I would not have to watch it so it wouldn't start to dry out and burn.)
 * contributed by Pressurecookerrecipes Y-Group
 * Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

 * 1 x 4-Pound rump roast or your favorite roast
 * 2 teaspoons meat tenderizer
 * 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
 * ½ teaspoon black pepper
 * flour
 * 2 tablespoons oil
 * 1 cup water
 * 1 bay leaf
 * ½ teaspoon basil Leaves

Directions

 * 1) Allow roast to stand at room temperature to warm up slightly.
 * 2) Moisten surface, then sprinkle with meat tenderizer. Pierce several times with a fork.
 * 3) Place is a large skillet or Dutch oven that has a cover.
 * 4) Sprinkle with seasoned salt and pepper; Dust lightly with flour.
 * 5) Slowly brown all sides in hot oil.
 * 6) Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 3 hours or until tender.
 * 7) Carrots, potatoes and onions may be added the last 45 minutes of cooking time if desired.