Nans Knockout Slow Cooker Pot Roast The Ultimate Comfort

Ingredients

• 3 lbs (1.36 kg) chuck roast, or brisket
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (approximately 1 cup, 150g)
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped (approximately 1 cup, 125g)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (approximately ½ cup, 75g)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (approximately 1 tablespoon)
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) dried rosemary
• 4 cups (950ml) beef broth (low sodium preferred)
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) balsamic vinegar
• 2 lbs (900g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 lb (450g) baby carrots (or chopped regular carrots)
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening the gravy)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 Tablespoons of Kosher Salt
• 1 Tablespoon freshly ground Black Pepper
• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika