Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast

The real secret here is making sure you sear the meat before the long, slow braising. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Step: 1

Generously season both sides of roast with salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over the top until well coated, and pat it into the meat. Shake off any excess.

Step: 2

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sear the roast on both sides for 5-6 minutes each, until well browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step: 3

Reduce the heat to medium and stir in mushrooms and butter; cook for 3-4 minutes.

Step: 4

Stir in onion; cook for 5 minutes, until onions are translucent and begin to brown. Add garlic, stir for about a minute.

Step: 5

Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; cook and stir for about 1 minute. Add tomato paste, and cook for another minute.

Step: 6

Slowly add chicken stock, stir to combine, and return to a simmer. Remove skillet from the heat.

Step: 7

Place carrots and celery in the slow cooker. Place roast over the vegetables and pour in any accumulated juices. Add rosemary and thyme.

Step: 8

Pour onion and mushroom mixture over the top of the roast. Cover slow cooker, turn to high and cook the roast for 5-6 hours, until the meat is fork tender.

Step: 9

Skim off any fat from the surface and remove the bones. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Per Serving: 778 calories; protein 54.6g; carbohydrates 7.6g; fat 57.3g; cholesterol 198.5mg; sodium 602.5mg.

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