After-Work Beef Pot Roast (crockpot)

After-Work Beef Pot Roast
by: cdkitchen

Serves 6

1 boneless beef chuck shoulder pot roast or bottom round rump roast (3 to 3-1/2 lbs. size)
1 envelope (0.7-ounce size) Italian dressing mix
2 large onions, each cut into 8 wedges
2 cloves garlic, peeled
2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup ready-to-serve beef broth
2 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch, DISSOLVED IN
2 tablespoons water
Salt and pepper

Directions:

Press dressing mix evenly onto all surfaces of beef pot roast. Place onions and garlic in 4-1/2- to 5-1/2-quart slow cooker; top with pot roast. Add bell peppers and broth. Cover and cook on HIGH 5 hours or LOW 8 hours.

Add zucchini. Continue cooking, covered, 30 minutes or until pot roast is fork-tender.

Remove pot roast and vegetables. Strain cooking liquid; skim fat. Combine 2 cups cooking liquid and cornstarch mixture in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened.

Carve pot roast into slices; season with salt and pepper, as desired. Serve with vegetables and gravy.