2 to 3 potatoes, pared and thinly sliced
2 to 3 carrots, pared and thinly sliced
1 onion, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 to 4 lb. roast
1/2 c. beef consomme

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

Without vegetables: Season roast with salt and pepper and any other favorite seasoning. Add no liquid. Cook as above.