Easy crockpot pot roast

So as a disclaimer, Andrew and I loved this, the kids did not. However, I think that was more grouchy, tired on a weeknight kind of thing than a real commentary on the food. Some days they're game for trying new things, other days they're not. I'll definitely make it again and next time, hopefully the kids will play along better. For those looking for a quick and easy crockpot recipe that tastes great, this fits the bill.

Easy crockpot pot roast

Ingredients:
Pot roast
1 Tbls olive oil
2 c celery, chopped
4 potatoes, cubed (sweet potatoes would also taste great here)
1 1/2 c baby carrots
1/2 c onion, quartered
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 c mushroom broth (beef or chicken would work as well)
1 c water
1/2 c red wine (OPTIONAL)
2 Tbls worcester sauce
1 Tbls cornstarch (OPTIONAL)
2 Tbls fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Spray interior of crockpot lightly with cooking spray.
2. Season roast with salt and pepper. Sear roast in a hot frying pan with olive oil until browned on all sides. Place roast in crockpot.
3. Surround roast with veggies.
4. Add broth, water, worcester and garlic to hot frying pan and lightly scrape bottom of pan with a whisk. Pour broth mixture over roast/veggies and sprinkle with pepper.
5. Cover roast and cook for 9-10 hours on low or 5 hours on high.
6. Taste and season with salt & pepper as needed. Serve with parsley garnish.

Tastes delicious over cauliflower puree or a side of your choice.

Note: If you do not have a crockpot, this could be made on the stove. Instead of browning in a frying pan, brown in a large pot, add liquid to the roast, cover with veggies and simmer covered on the stove for 3 hours or until tender.