Better-Than-Mom's Pot Roast

By sandy_h

From Prevention

Ingredients

• 4 to 5 pounds beef bottom round or rump roast
• 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 cups ketchup
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 tablespoons brown sugar
• 5 carrots, chopped
• 5 ribs celery, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Rub roast with oil. Brown under broiler on both sides.

Stir broth, ketchup, vinegar, onions, garlic, and sugar in 4-quart or larger slow cooker. Add roast, carrots, and celery.

Cover. Cook on low 8 hours, or until meat is tender. Slice roast and serve with vegetables and sauce from cooker.