Marie s Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast

4 pounds chuck roast

salt and pepper to taste

1 packet dry onion soup mix

1 cup water

3 carrots, chopped

1 onion, chopped

3 potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 stalk celery, chopped

Season the roast with salt and pepper to taste. Brown on all sides in a large skillet over high heat, about 4 minutes per side.

Place the roast in the slow cooker and add the soup mix, water, carrots, onion, potatoes, and celery.

Cover and cook on Low setting for 8 to 10 hours.