Slow Cooker Potato-Onion Pot Roast

Step 1

Sprinkle fat trimmed beef with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

In a large nonstick skillet,cook meat over medium-high heat until brown on all sides. Drain off fat.

Step 3

In a slow cooker,combine mushrooms and onions. Mix well. Add cooked beef. Stir well.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl,combine beef consomme,dry red wine,garlic and crushed thyme. Mix well. Pour over mixture in slow cooker.

Step 5

Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 10-12 hours. Turn off slow cooker. Transfer cooked beef to serving platter. Cover with aluminum foil and keep warm

Step 6

Transfer cooked vegetable mixture from slow cooker to medium saucepan.

Step 7

In a small mixing bowl,combine cornstarch and water. Mix until cornstarch completely dissolved. Stir cornstarch mixture into vegetables.

Step 8

Cover saucepan and cook over medium heat,stirring,until thickened and bubbly. Cook,stirring,for a further 2 minutes.

Step 9

Remove saucepan from the heat. Pour sauce over cooked meat. Serve with mashed potatoes.