Slow Cooker Cider-Braised Pot Roast

Ingredients

• 1 c. apple cider
• 3 tbsp. tomato paste
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• Kosher salt
• pepper
• 3 medium parsnips
• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 medium onion
• 4 clove garlic
• 2 sprig fresh rosemary
• 1 bottom round roast or chuck roast

Directions

1. In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together the cider, tomato paste, flour, Worcestershire, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the parsnips, sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, and rosemary and toss to combine.
2. Season the roast with 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper and nestle among the vegetables. Cook, covered, until the meat is tender, 6 to 7 hours on high or 8 to 9 hours on low.
3. Transfer the roast to a cutting board and slice. Serve with the vegetables.