Pot Roast

I think I am getting the hang of the crock pot....the pot roast turned out great!

• 1 chuck roast
• 1 tsp salt, divided
• 1 onion, sliced
• carrots
• celery
• 3 cloves of garlic, peeled
• 2 cups of drinkable red wine, divided 
• 1 bay leaf
• fresh ground pepper

Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper.  Sear all sides in a skillet.  Place all ingredients in  the crock pot.  Set on low for 6-7 hours.   When ready, remove the roast, bay leaf and half of the veggies.  use a emulsion blender to thicken the gravy and  pour over meat and veggies.  YUM!