Slow Cooker Pot Roast

I used to hate pot roast as a child, but I think only because I would smell it all day to the point that I was no longer hungry.  Today, it is one of my comfort foods, and I don't have to smell it all day while I'm at work.  Surprisingly I haven't cooked a pot roast (or at least blogged it) in the slow cooker until tonight.  I read a lot of reviews on different recipes and created this recipe from a lot of different opinions.  It was really delicious, and so convenient!  I hope you enjoy!

• 4 lb boneless chuck roast
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp salt
• 6 small red potatoes, peeled and cubed
• small bag of baby carrots
• medium sized white onion, chopped
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 package Lipton Beefy Onion Soup Mix
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Mix together paprika, pepper, and salt and rub over roast brought to room temperature.  Heat large pan over medium heat with a little bit of olive oil.  Brown roast on all four sides (approximately 4 minutes per side).  Meanwhile, chop and peel potatoes and chop onion.  Place chuck roast in large slow cooker and cover with potatoes, onion, and carrots.  Refrigerate over night at this point if you're cooking it tomorrow.  Otherwise, cover with beef stock, soup mix, and Worcestershire sauce.  Cook on LOW 8-10 hours or HIGH for 5 hours.  Remove roast and veggies.  Add about 2 tbsp flour to liquid mixture and whisk until thickened.  Serve warm with a green salad and bread rolls.