"This is one of my all time favorite slow-cooker recipes. It's always comforting, when the weather is chilly outside, to come home to this warm, home-cooked meal.?Mary Hankins, Kansas City, Missouri..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
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1 teaspoon salt, divided
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1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 medium parsnips, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
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1 large sweet onion, cut into chunks
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1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 bay leaves
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
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3/4 cup dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium beef broth