The Best Beer-Basted Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Heat the oil in a deep skillet or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the roast, cover the pan, and let the roast cook until browned, about 3 minutes.

Carefully turn the roast over, cover the pan again, and cook until browned, about another 3 minutes.

Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the garlic and let cook for 1 minute then remove the pan from the heat.

Transfer the roast and garlic to the crock pot. Place the potatoes, carrots, and celery around the roast. Season everything with salt and pepper.

Combine the hot water and tomato paste in a bowl and mix until smooth. Pour over the meat and vegetables. Pour the beer over all. If the vegetables are not covered in liquid, add additional water or beer as needed.

Cover the crock pot and cook on high heat for 4 hours or until the meat and vegetables are tender. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.