"This slow cooker pot roast is a chuck roast simmered to tender perfection in a crock pot with carrots and potatoes. A comfort food classic...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 pound chuck roast
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salt and pepper to taste
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2 1/2 cups beef broth
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
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1 bay leaf
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 onion (peeled and cut into wedges)
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2 pounds small Yukon gold potatoes (whole or halved)
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1 pound carrots (peeled, halved and cut into 2 inch pieces)
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3 slices bacon
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2 tablespoons corn starch
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley