A Very Special Pot Roast for the Crock Pot Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Chuck roast
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped
• 4 large Carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 stalks Celery, chopped
• 4 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 leaves Bay leaves
• 4 sprigs Fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• 2 tablespoons Water (optional, for thickening)