2 to 3 potatoes, pared and thinly sliced
2 to 3 carrots, pared and thinly sliced
1 to 2 onions, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 to 4 lb. pot roast
1/2 c. water
1 can mushroom soup

Put vegetables in bottom of crock pot. Salt and pepper meat, then put in beef. Cover and cook on low 10 to 12 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours. Remove meat and vegetables with spatula and thicken for gravy, if desired.

Made quick in the crock pot. Remove foods from the pot, leaving the juices. Prepare a smooth paste of approximately 1/2 cup flour or cornstarch to 1/2 cup water or 4 tablespoons melted butter. Pour mixture into crock pot and stir well. Cook on high and when it boils, about 15 minutes, it is ready.