Ingredients

  • 1 boneless beef rump roast (3.5 to 4 lb.)
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 2 medium carrots, grated
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (8-oz) tomato sauce
  • 1/4 c. red wine or beef broth
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. each dried basil, marjoram, oregano and thyme
  • 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp. cold water

Method

  • Cut roast in half; brown in a Dutch oven in oil on all sides. Sprinkle with pepper.
  • Place the carrots, onion and garlic in a 5-quart slow cooker; top with the roast.
  • In a bowl, combine the tomato sauce, wine or broth, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings; pour over roast.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or until meat is tender.
  • Remove meat and keep warm.
  • Skim fat from cooking juices; pour into a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices.
  • Return to a boil; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Serve with sliced beef.
  • Yield:
  • 12 to 14 servings.