Ingredients

1 beef roast (about 4lbs)

3 cloves of garlic

1/2 cup red wine

12 button mushrooms

large cherry tomatoes

1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth

Salt and pepper to taste

Dried thyme

Preparation

  1. Place meat in slow cooker (trim or remove any extra fat off the meat).
  2. Add mushrooms, garlic and tomatoes.
  3. Add salt and pepper.
  4. Add wine and chicken stock.
  5. Toss in the dried thyme.
  6. Cover and set on to LOW.
  7. Cook for at least 8 hours.
  8. Remove meat and vegetables and transfer sauce to pan.
  9. Bring sauce to a boil and reduce.
  10. Add 1 tbsp. cornstarch to 2 tbsp. Cold Water and mix in a bowl.
  11. Add mixture to sauce pan.
  12. Bring to a boil and let thicken.
  13. Carve meat , drizzle with sauce.

Zesty Tip: When cooking with a slow cooker, it is really important not too add too much liquid as the covered lid will generate enough steam. After the food is cooked, transfer the sauce to a pan and create a delicious gravy.