Greatest Pot Roast

Directions

1. 1
   Heat olive oil in skillet.
2. 2
   Rub roast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to season.
3. 3
   Next, rub roast with flour this will help thicken the gravy in the crock pot as it cooks.
4. 4
   Brown the roast on all sides in the heated skillet.
5. 5
   While roast is browning place the remaining ingredients in the crock pot.
6. 6
   Transfer browned roast to the crock pot and spoon sauce on top of meat.
7. 7
   Cover.
8. 8
   Cook on LOW for 4 hours then increase time to HIGH for 2-3 hours or until meat is tender.
9. 9
   Serve with mashed potatoes or your favorite vegetables.
10. 10
    I have also made this roast ahead by following instructions except instead of putting it in the crockpot, I put it in a freezer bag and freeze.
11. 11
    Can be put in crockpot frozen-may need to adjust cooking times by an hour or so.