Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Ingredients

• 4 pounds chuck roast
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 packet dry onion soup mix
• 1 cup water
• 3 carrots , chopped
• 3 potatoes , peeled and cubed
• 1 onion , chopped
• 1 stalk celery , chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Season chuck roast with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat; add roast and sear to brown, about 4 minutes per side.

4. 4

   Place roast in the slow cooker and sprinkle soup mix on top.

5. 5

   Add water, and scatter carrots, potatoes, onion, and celery on top.

6. 6

   Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.