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Slow Cooker Pot Roast

slow cooker pot roast and vegetables on a serving platter
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Slow Cooker Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food! The hearty crock pot beef makes a fantastic meal that will please even the pickiest eaters!

Ingredients

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  • 1 small rutabaga, peeled and diced
  • 1 large onion, about 1 cup chopped
  • 2 carrots sliced or diced
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 lean beef chuck or top round pot roast, about 3 to 4 pounds cut into 2 or 3 large chunks if necessary to fit
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine or more beef broth

For the Gravy

  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Add the rutabaga, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and bay leaves to a 4-quart to 7-quart slow cooker.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the beef with some of the salt and pepper and brown it on all sides. It will take about 10 to 12 minutes to get a nice, crusty brown surface.
  3. Place the roast in the slow cooker, cutting it into large pieces if it is too large to fit in one piece. To the hot skillet, add 1/2 cup of beef broth and 1/2 cup of red wine, or add 1 cup of beef broth; place over medium heat and stir, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom.
  4. Sprinkle the roast with the remaining salt and pepper and then add the liquids from the skillet.
  5. Cook the pot roast on low for 8 to 9 hours, until very tender.
  6. Remove the roast and vegetables to a platter cover loosely with foil, and keep warm.
  7. Pour the juices left in the pot into gravy separator—if you don’t have 2 cups, add enough broth or water to make 2 cups—and then pour the defatted juices into a medium saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat.
  8. In a small bowl or cup, whisk the flour with the cold water until smooth. Whisk the mixture into the simmering beef liquids and continue to cook, stirring, until thickened. If too thick, add more broth or water. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  9. Serve the pot roast with the vegetables and gravy.

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