Slow Cooker Eye of Round Beef Tender Delight

Ingredients

• 2.5 lbs eye of round roast, trimmed of excess fat
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• 2 cups beef broth, low-sodium
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 4 medium carrots, sliced
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the eye of round roast dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.

3. 3

   Place seared roast in the slow cooker. Add sliced carrots, cubed potatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic.

4. 4

   Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the roast. Sprinkle thyme, rosemary, and add bay leaves.

5. 5

   Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until beef is fork-tender.

6. 6

   Remove bay leaves and shred beef if desired. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.