Slow Cooker Pot Roast

The hubby loves a good roast, and this one was his favorite.  :)  The kids loved it too!  Mama win!

• 4-5 lb chuck roast
• 2 TBS oil
• 2 tsp Kosher salt
• 1 tsp coarse ground black pepper
• 1 TBS onion powder
• 1 TBS ranch seasoning
• 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 2" chunks
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 3 TBS corn starch
• 3 TBS cold water
• Parsley to garnish, optional.

1. Season the roast with salt, pepper, onion powder, and ranch seasoning.  
2. Heat oil to medium-hi and brown deeply all sides of seasoned roast.  (About 4-5 mins each side).
3. Remove roast, and put in carrots and garlic.  (You could add potatoes too).  Lay the beef on top, then add beef broth and cover, cooking on low for 8-10 hours, or high for 5-6 hours.  (I did 4 and it was fine).
4. In the last hour, mix cornstarch and water and add it to the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.  This will make a fabulous gravy.