Mississippi Pot Roast (The BEST EVER Pot Roast)

Slow Cooker "Melt in Your Mouth" Pot Roast The meat is juicy and fall-apart tender. The vegetables are cooked just right and are full of flavor. The seasonings are simply spot on and the broth yields a fabulous gravy-like sauce that is divine when poured over everything prior to serving.

Ingredients:

• 1 chuck roast (mine was 3 pounds)
• Olive oil
• 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
• 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
• 1 onion, peeled and cut into large chunks
• 2 stalks celery, cut into large chunks (optional)
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoons corn starch
• SEASONING MIX :
• 2 tablespoons steak seasoning (mine is store-bought and has a blend of peppercorns, garlic, paprika, parsley and salt)
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary

Directions:

1. Combine together seasoning mix in a small bowl.  Set aside.
2. Coat both sides of meat with olive oil.  Sprinkle on a third of the seasoning mix onto each side.
3. Sear both sides of the meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Transfer roast to slow cooker.

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