Ingredients

Beef Shoulder Roast, 3-5 Pounds

1 can Beef Broth

2 1/2 Cups Chicken Stock

Water

1/2 bag Baby Carrots

1 tbsp Tomato Paste or 1 Can Tomatoes (optional)

2 tsp or 1 sprig Rosemary

3 tsp or 2 sprigs Thyme

Salt and Pepper, to taste

1 clove or 1 tsp Minced Garlic

8-12 Petite Red Potatoes

2 Stalks of Celery, chopped

2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil

Preparation

Add the chicken stock and beef broth to the slow cooker and turn it on to high.

Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet.

Season the roast with salt and pepper.

Braise the roast in the skillet until well browned, about 7 minutes on each side.

Add carrots, potatoes, celery, rosemary, thyme and optionally tomatoes or paste to slow cooker.

Add garlic to skillet and continue to cook for 1 minute.

Transfer roast to the slow cooker.

Add enough hot tap water for the liquid to barely cover the roast.

Cook on high for 6-7 hours or medium for longer.