Rick's Slow Cooker Pot Roast

By Addie

Ingredients

• 1 lean beef chuck roast, browned and drained, about 3-4 pounds
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 6-8 large carrots, peeled and halved
• 1 large onion, cut in wedges
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown pot roast on all sides.

Place carrots and quartered onion in bottom of slow cooker; add roast. In a mixing bowl combine tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, garlic, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Pour mixture over roast.

Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours. Remove bay leaf before serving.



REVIEW:

Excellent. Lot's of flavor in this recipe! My husband doesn't care for carrots, but really enjoyed this dish. Added to my collection for future meals!