Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

-2 lb boneless beef bottom round roast or chuck pot roast

-1 tsp. garlic powder

-1 Tbsp. olive oil

-1 lb potatoes, cut into wedges

-3 celery stalks cut into chunks

-3 cups baby carrots

-1 medium onion thickly sliced

-2 tsp. dried basil leaves

-1 qt beef broth

Season the beef with the garlic powder.  Heat oil in a 10 inch skillet on medium high heat.  Sear the beef on all sides so they are brown.

Place potatoes, celery, and onion in a 3 1/2 Qt slow cooker.  Sprinkle with the basil.  Add the beef to crock pot and pour the broth over the beef and veggies.

Cover and cook on LOW for 10-11 hours of until the beef is fork tender.  Remove the beef from the cooker and let stand for 10 minutes.  Serve the beef with vegetables.