The Pot Roast That Wanted to Be a Stew

So tonight's recipe was supposed to be a pot roast. But I added too much liquid and it decided on its own in the crock that it would be a stew. Imagine that!

Just like always, measures are approximate. You know me :) Upon a friend's urging, I busted out my new crock pot, despite the fact that I have NO ROOM in the kitchen to store it. Guess I'll just have to use it every night. My husband and I have been biking a few nights a week, so the crock pot will likely become an integral part of weekday meals. Thanks, Carolyn, for reminding me!!

Also, I have the crock pot that sautes on the stove and then goes into the base. If you don't have one, I highly recommend it!! Its awesome.

1 2.5 lb pot roast
1 packet onion soup mix
5 potatoes, cut into pieces
3 stalks celery, chopped
8 carrots, chopped into 1/2in coins
2 onions, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
beef broth
olive oil

In a skillet, heat a small bit of olive oil (did you get a MISTO yet??).

Brown the pot roast on all sides. Remove from heat.

In the crock pot layer potatoes, carrots, celery onions and sprinkle some of the packet of onion soup over top. Pour in about a cup of beef broth.

Lay roast over veggies.

Sprinkle some more of the onion soup over the roast and veggies.

Pour another cup of broth over the meat and the veggies.

Sprinkle the sliced garlic over the meat and veggies. Sprinkle with more soup mix. Pour over more broth. (a cup)

Cook on high for 4-6 hours. Adjust time for low. As you see it getting thick and stew-y, freak out and add broth liberally. ;)

Serve in bowls and be amazed at how happy this makes your husband.