~ MOUTH WATERING ROAST ~

~ Mouth Watering Roast ~ image

Provided by Cassie *

Categories Roasts

Time 7h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

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1 - 3 - 4 lb beef chuck roast
olive oil, for roast
1 lb carrots, peeled & chunked
1 medium onion, large chunks
2 lb potatoes, peeled & chunked
2 - 3 stalk(s) celery, large chunks
1 c beef broth
1/2 c red wine
1 1/2 Tbsp corn starch
BEEF RUB
2 Tbsp steak seasoning
1 Tbsp each - kosher salt, dried rosemary & dried thyme

Steps:

1. In a small bowl, mix the rub ingredients.
2. Rub roast with some olive oil on both sides and rub 1/3 of the seasoning on each side.
3. Heat a skillet over med high heat and add a little oil, sear both sides of meat, about 5 min per side. Remove meat and place in 6 quart crock pot.
4. In a bowl, combine veggies and drizzle with olive oil and mix with remainder of rub. In the same skillet as you browned the beef, add the vegetables and saute` for 5 - 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Place vegetable mixture over the beef in the crock pot. Pour the 1 cup of broth over vegetables.
6. De glaze the skillet with the wine, scraping any bits that may be sticking. Pour this over the vegetables. Place lid on crock pot and cook on low for 9 hours or high for 6.
7. Once cooked drain juice from pot, using a turkey baster or being careful use the lid as you pour off the liquid into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Mix corn starch with a little water. Whisk into pan juices and bring back to a simmer until thickened. Now, adjust seasonings if need be. Plate meat and vegetables and pour gravy evenly over top. Serve hot! Enjoy!