Ultimate Slow Cooker Pot Roast

INGREDIENTS

4 lb

chuck roast

2 tbsp

canola oil

2 tsp

Kosher salt

1 tsp

coarse ground black pepper

1 tsp

dried thyme

1 lb

carrots (peeled and cut into 2" chunks)

2 lb

Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and cut into large chunks)

2 cloves

garlic (minced)

2 cups

beef broth

2 tbsp

corn starch

2 tbsp

cold water

minced parsley (optional, to garnish)