Slow Cooker Balsamic Pot Roast

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(6 servings)

1 beef chuck or bottom round roast, about 3&1/2 lbs.
1/4 t. Kosher* salt
1/2 t. dried thyme
3/8 t. freshly* ground pepper
1 sweet* onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups Better Than Bouillon Low Sodium Beef Base Stock* (prepared according to package)
2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
EVOO cooking spray

Spray slow cooker inside with cooking spray. Season roast with S&P and thyme. Place in bottom of slow cooker. Scatter onion, carrots, celery and garlic over roast. Pour stock and balsamic vinegar over top. Cover and cook on low for 10 hours. Remove roast and allow to rest 15 mins. before slicing. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Mash veggies in cooking liquid to slightly thicken sauce. Serve sliced roast with sauce, and if desired, sautéed sweet peppers, and buttered wide egg noodles.

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