3lbraw, boneless chuck beef roast(trimmed of excess fat)
1tspsalt
1tspblack pepper
14oz.beef broth(fat free)
4cupscarrots(cut into 1/2 inch coins)
3cupsonion(roughly chopped)
2cupsmushrooms(sliced)
1cupcelery(cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
2tbsptomato paste
1tbspWorcestershire sauce
2sprigsthyme(fresh)
1 tspgarlic(chopped)
2tbspcornstarch
Instructions
Bring a large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to high heat. Season roast with 1/4 tsp of both salt and pepper. Cook and rotate until all sides are browned, about 5 minutes. Place in a slow cooker.
Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours, until roast is cooked evenly through.
Turn off slow cooker. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in 2 tbsp cold water. Stir into the liquid in the slow cooker. Let sit, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Remove and discard thyme sprigs. Slice meat and serve topped with veggies and sauce.