Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Ingredients

• 4 lb chuck roast
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 packet dry onion soup mix
• 1 cup water
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped

Method

1. 01

   Sear: Season the roast with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat and brown the roast about 4 minutes per side.

2. 02

   Slow cook: Transfer roast to the slow cooker. Sprinkle the onion soup mix over it, pour in the water, and scatter carrots, potatoes, onion, and celery on top. Cover and cook on low 8–10 hours, until tender.