Classic Slow-Cooker Pot Roast – Haylie Pomroy

Ingredients

• 4-pound beef round or chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 1/2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 carrots (peeled if you like), cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 strips nitrate-free turkey bacon
• For the rub: 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon basil
• 1/4 teaspoon parsley