Ingredients
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- 1 3 lb chuck roast
- 2 cups baby carrots
- 1 cup beef broth
- 6 small potatoes, peeled, diced
- 6 cloves garlic
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons creole seasonings
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Mix seasoning blend and set aside.
- Rinse roast and pat dry. Cut slits throughout roast and stuff with 1/2 a garlic clove in each slit.
- Coat roast with about 2 tablespoons of olive oil, season with about 2 tablespoons of seasoning per side and rub in well.
- In a large skillet, add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium high, add roast and and cook for 3 minutes per side to get a nice golden brown crust. Transfer roast to slow cooker.
- Add chopped vegetables to pan and saute for about 5 minutes, season with 1 tablespoon of seasoning blend.
- Top roast with sauteed vegetables. Pour in beef broth and any remaining seasonings.
- Cover and cook on low 10-12 hours are high 6 hours. Remove roast from pan, baste with a little pan juices, place on oven proof pan and broil for 10 minutes to crisp the top if desired.
- Remove juice from slow cooker, strain into a small pan, if desired or leave chunky.
- Take the cornstarch and mix with 1 tablespoon of cold water, whisk into gravy. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
- Place roast and veggies on a platter and top with gravy. Serve with hot buttered rice if desired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6