Ingredients

  • 3 lb Boneless Chuck beef roast
  • 1 tsp salt, divided
  • 1 tsp black pepper, divided
  • 14 oz Fat free beef broth
  • 4 cup Carrots, cut into 1/2 inch rounds
  • 3 cup Roughly chopped onion
  • 2 cup Sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup Celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp Chopped garlic
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch

Method

  • Code a large skillet with non stick spray and bring to high heat.
  • Season roast with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  • Cook and rotate until all sides are brown, about 5 minutes
  • Place in a slow cooker.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except cornstarch, including 3/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  • Gentle stir.
  • Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours, until roast is cooked through.
  • Turn off slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in 2 tablespoons cold water.
  • Stir cornstarch mixture into liquid in slow cooker.
  • Let's it, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Discard thyme.
  • Slice meat and top of veggies and sauce