Yankee Pot Roast of Beef With Vegetables (In the Crock-Pot)

Ingredients

• 3 -4 lbs rump roast , top round roast or 3 -4 lbs beef brisket
• salt
• pepper
• 3 medium potatoes , pared and quartered
• 2 medium onions , peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 4 carrots , pared and sliced
• 2 stalks celery , sliced ( with leaves )
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 cup apple cider , beef consomme or 1/2 cup red wine