Roast Beef Slow Cooker Style

1 3-4  lb beef chuck roast

6 peeled and quartered new potatoes (med)

1 medium white onion, chopped fine

3 cloves garlic, minced or chopped fine

3 sticks celery, sliced 1/2 inch pieces

3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1 inch pieces

1-1/2 cup beef broth

1/4 cup soy sauce (Kikoman)

2 tablespoons dry sage

salt and pepper to taste
*optional* 1" long piece of hard Chorizo sausage finely chopped for tangy flavor

Mix oil, garlic, salt and pepper together.  Rub mixture into roast to coat.  Put onions, carrots and potatoes into cooker.

Heat large skillet and brown roast on all sides before adding to cooker (place on TOP of veggies).  Add broth and soy sauce.

Cover and cook on high heat for 4-5 hours or on low for 8 hours.  (DO NOT LIFT LID during first 4 hours of cooking!  Like rice, if you lift the lid, it alters the moisture/heat ratio and greatly lengthens cooking time).