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

Ingredients

• 3-4 lbs rump roast, top round roast or beef brisket
• salt and 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 red wine

Directions

1. 1

   Place vegetables into the bottom of the crock-pot.

2. 2

   Season the beef generously with salt and pepper, then place in pot.

3. 3

   Add the liquid, bay leaf, and dried marjoram.

4. 4

   Cover and cook on LOW heat 10 to 12 hours (or HIGH heat 5 to 6 hours).

5. 5

   Remove meat and vegetables with slotted spoon and thicken drippings for gravy if desired.