Slow Cooked Beef in Onion Sauce (Crock Pot)

Ingredients

• 1 (2-3 lb)  chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 teaspoon finely crushed black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
• 3-4 large onions (sliced thin or chopped)
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1 cup water

Directions

1. 1

   Trim off any excess fat from the meat. Mix salt, pepper, paprika and oregano. Rub this mixture into the meat, on all surfaces.

2. 2

   Put onions, garlic, tomato paste and about one-half of the liquid into the crock pot, or slow cooker and mix well. Add the remaining liquid and stir.

3. 3

   Nestle the meat down into the liquid, cover and cook on the low setting 8-9 hours, or until the meat is tender. Note: begin checking the roast for doneness at about 6 hours.

4. 4

   Taste for seasoning and make any adjustments. Serve with noodles, rice, or potatoes.