3 to 4 lbs. brisket, rump roast, or pot roast
2 to 3 potatoes, pared and quartered
2 to 3 carrots, pared and thinly sliced
1 onion, peeled and quartered
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. water or beef consomme

Put vegetables in bottom of crockpot. Salt and pepper meat, then put in pot. Add liquid. Cover and cook on low 10 to 12 hours. (High 4 to 5 hours). Remove meat and vegetables with spatula.