The Perfect Pot Roast Recipe for the Slow Cooker

Ingredients (14)

• 1 (3- to 4-pound) beef chuck pot roast (boneless)
• Salt (to taste)
• Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil (​divided)
• 2 large onions (peeled and quartered)
• 4 medium carrots (cut into 3-inch pieces, halved lengthwise)
• 1 1/2 pounds small round white or red potatoes (or use larger potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water