Easy Pot Roast and Veggies

from Fix-it and Forget-it p. 85
Ingredients:


3-4 lb. chuck roast
4 medium-sized potatoes, cubed
4 medium-sized carrots, sliced, or 1 lb baby carrots
2 celery ribs, sliced thin, optional
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
3 cups water


1. Put roast, potatoes, carrots, and celery in slow cooker.


2. Add onion soup mix and water


3. Cover. Cook on Low 6-8 hours.


Variations:
1. To add flavor to the broth, stir 1 tsp. kitchen bouquet, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. black pepper, and 1/2 tsp. garlic powder into water before pouring over meat and vegetables.


2. Before putting roast in cooker, sprinkle it with the dry soup mix, patting it on so it adheres.


3. Add one bay leaf and 2 cloves minced garlic to Step 2.