Ingredients

1

can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic whole peeled tomatoes

1

bulb garlic, separated into cloves, peeled

1

large onion, peeled and cut into eights

2

tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1

beef chuck boneless arm, shoulder or blade pot roast (3 to 3-1/2-lb)

2

teaspoons salt

1

teaspoon pepper

Mashed potatoes or cooked noodles to serve 8, if desired

1/4

cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix tomatoes with their juice, garlic cloves, onion and vinegar in slow cooker.

Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper; place on top of vegetables in slow cooker.

Cover and cook on high setting for about 6 to 7 hours (or on low for about 10 hours).

Meanwhile about 1/2-hour before serving, prepare mashed potatoes or cook noodles, if desired.

Remove beef to a warm platter; cover to keep warm.

Skim excess fat from the top of the remaining vegetables and liquid.

Cut the beef into 1/4-inch thick slices. Serve with vegetables and liquid over mashed potatoes or noodles. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.