New England Chuck Roast

Total Time: 6 hrs 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 beef chuck roast, string on (4-5 pounds)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil (as much as you want to use to sear the roast)
• 4 cups water, divided
• 2 cups carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cups yellow onions, cut into quarters
• 4 small red potatoes, cut into quarters
• 3 whole bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 tablespoons horseradish
• 1 head cabbage, cut into quarters
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 season roast with salt and pepper. heat oil in skillet over medium heat until hot. sear roast on all sides, turning as it browns. transfer to 5-6 quart crock pot.
• 2 add 3 cups water, carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, bay leaves, vinegar and horseradish. cover; cook on low 5-7 hours or on high 2-4 hours.
• 3 one hour before serving, place cabbage in crock pot. mix flour and cornstarch with 1 cup water. add to crock pot. cover; cook on high 1 hour, or until thickened. season with salt and pepper, as desired.