Mushroom Slow Cooker Roast Beef

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef roast
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and beef roast. Cook until the roast is lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
2. Place the beef roast in the slow cooker. Add the onion, garlic, mushrooms, tomato paste, oregano, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, or until the beef is tender.
4. Remove the beef from the slow cooker and slice into thin pieces.
5. Serve the beef with the mushroom sauce.

Interesting Facts

• Beef roast is a great source of protein and iron.
• Mushrooms are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
• Slow cooking helps to tenderize the beef.