Crock Pot Herbed Beef Pot Roast

Submitted by MarthaStewartWanabe

"This recipe is so easy and delicious and results in a hearty, tender beef roast with rich gravy and tender vegetables."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 lbs beef roast, sirloin
• 1 lb potato, small (I use young red potatoes or fingerlings)
• 1 lb carrot, baby (or peeled and cut into 2-inch lengths)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 onion, medium, sliced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 cup dry red wine (Merlot, Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, etc.)
• 1⁄3 cup flour
• 4 cups beef broth

directions

1. Place roast in crock pot. Add garlic, onion, potatoes, carrots and seasonings.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of beef broth and flour. Pour into crock pot over meat and vegetables. Then pour in Worcestershire sauce, red wine and remaining broth.
3. Set crock pot on high and cook for 4-6 hours or cook on low for 6-8 hours.
4. To serve, carefully remove meat to a platter and arrange vegetables around the roast and serve with gravy.
5. Enjoy!