Mississippi Pot Roast

INGREDIENTS

3 lb

boneless chuck roast trimmed of excess fat

1 tsp

EACH onion powder, garlic powder

1/2 tsp

pepper

1 tbsp

Vegetable oil

garlic cloves (peeled)

2 cups

low sodium beef broth

1/3 cup

pepperoncini juice (from jar of pepperoncini below)

2 tbsp

reduced sodium soy sauce

3 tbsp

dried minced onions

1 tbsp

beef bouillon powder

2 tsp

dried parsley

1 tsp

EACH dried chives, dried dill

1/2 tsp

dried oregano

bay leaf

whole pepperoncini

carrots cut into thirds (optional)

baby red potatoes (optional)

1/4 cup

butter

1/4 cup

flour

2 cups

beef broth from slow cooker