Lazy Day Pot Roast

This is a simple recipe that the whole family will love.  Brown the roast and vegetables before placing them in the crock pot for extra goodness.

Ingredients:

• 3-4 lb. chuck or rump roast 

• 2 tablespoons coconut or avocado oil 

• 1 cup beef stock 

• 3 cloves garlic

•  1 onion, sliced 

• 3 carrots, chopped or more

• 2 stalks of celery, chopped 

• 2 teaspoons cumin 

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon paprika salt and pepper 

Directions:

Coat chuck roast with oregano, paprika and cumin. Salt and pepper generously. Heat 1 Tablespoon of fat in a heavy bottomed pan. Saute onions until translucent. Add garlic, carrots and celery and saute for a few minutes until fragrant. Move all vegetables into the slow-cooker. Heat remaining tablespoon of fat in the same pan. Brown roast on all sides – a few minutes per side. Move to slow-cooker. Add beef stock and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Salt and pepper before serving. 

*Serve with mashed cauliflower or sweet potatoes

Enjoy,

Steph