Sunday Pot Roast Dinner - Slow Cooker

Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• 4 lbs boneless bottom round roast
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, cut into slivers
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges
• 1 celery rib, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 2 lbs red potatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 lb carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 lb parsnip, peeled, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
• 1/2 cup condensed beef consomme, plus
• 1/3 cup condensed beef consomme, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Recipe

• 1 pat roast dry with paper towels. cut deep slits in surface of roast; insert garlic. lightly salt and pepper meat. set aside.
• 2 in a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. add roast to drippings; cook 5 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown. remove from heat.
• 3 place onions and celery in slow cooker ceramic pot. place roast on vegetables; pour drippings over roast. add bacon, potatoes, carrots, and parsnips. sprinkle with marjoram and thyme. in medium bowl, combine tomato soup, 1/2 cup consomme, mustard, and vinegar. pour over mixture in slow cooker. cover and cook at low 8 to 10 hours, or until roast and vegetables are tender.
• 4 remove roast to cutting board. with slotted spoon, remove vegetables to serving bowl. cover both to keep warm. in small bowl, mix flour and remaining 1/2 cup consomme. stir into liquid in slow cooker. cover and cook on high about 10 minutes, or until thickened. slice roast. serve roast and vegetables with gravy.