crock POT roast

I'm slow cooking a pot roast in my new crock pot today! I'm looking forward to a succulent roast and veggies when I return home after work today. I will update with the results soon! So excited :)
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So my pot roast turned out great! The awesome thing about a crock pot is, you don't have to touch a thing. Just throw in the ingredients, turn it on, and go about your business while it cooks. Can't get any better than that unless you don't have time on your hands. So here's how I did it:

1lb roast (I cut mine into 3 smaller pieces)
10-12 small round red potatoes (cut in halves)
2 carrots (cut in 1inch pieces)
1 yellow onion (chopped)
20 small mushrooms (quartered)
1 can beef broth
1/2 cup water
1 package Lipton's Onion soup mix

The crock-pot I have is a 5qt one I bought at Wal-Mart for less than $20. Plus, it's red like all my other kitchen appliances :) So I put all my chopped veggies in the crock pot. Potatoes first, carrots, then onions, and sprinkled with a lil s&p (salt & pepper). Add the mushrooms in the last couple hours so they won't over cook. I seasoned both sides of the roast with s&p, onion powder, and a dash of cayenne pepper. I only used 2 of the 3 pieces I cut. Be sure to brown the roast on all sides in a hot pan with a little olive oil. Place the meat on top of the vegetables, cover with the Onion soup mix, and pour the broth and water over it. Don't worry if it doesn't cover the meat because the veggies will make their own liquid over time. Put the top on the pot and let it all cook on low for 8-10 hours. (And don't forget the mushrooms) When it's all done, pour the liquid out into a pan and thicken with corn starch to desired thickness. This is a good time to adjust the seasoning. Pour that wonderful gravy back in the crock pot, get a bowl, and eat! Be careful, it's hot!

The picture below shows the liquid level after 8 hours. It was more than I could eat in 2 sittings, which is fine by me because having leftovers means I don't have to cook everyday! Enjoy!