Ingredients

  • 1 (2.2 oz.) box beefy onion soup mix (both envelopes)
  • 1 (3 1/2 lb.) beef rump roast, fat trimmed
  • 2 lb. potatoes, scrubbed
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 7 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 c. Zinfandel or other fruity red wine
  • 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can beef broth
  • 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper

Method

  • Place contents of soup mix in a small baking dish.
  • Place roast in the dish and rub the mix all over it.
  • In 5-quart cooker, place half of the halved potatoes, carrots, celery and garlic. Mix garlic powder, thyme and pepper.
  • Using half of the seasoning, season the vegetables.
  • Mix 1 cup wine and broth; pour into slow cooker.