Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
• 1 (4 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
• 2 1/4 cups tomato juice 1 large onion, chopped
• 8 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/3 cup cold water