Easy Crock Pot Pot Roast

• 1 (5 lb) beef roast
• 2 large onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package au jus mix
• 1 (1 ounce) package dried Italian salad dressing mix
• 2 teaspoons black pepper (or to taste)
• 1 pinch cayenne (optional)
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato juice
• 3 cups baby carrots (or use a small package)
• 3 -4 medium potatoes (peeled and cut in half)

1. Place onions and garlic in the bottom of the crock pot, then place the roast on top of them.
2. Place the carrots and potatoes around the roast.
3. In a bowl whisk together the tomato juice with both packages of seasonings, black pepper and cayenne (don't worry if there is lumps, they will work our during the cooking).
4. Pour the mixture over the roast and veggies.
5. Cook on LOW for 8-12 hours or on HIGH for about 4-1/2 hours.

beef roast, onions, fresh garlic, italian salad dressing, black pepper, cayenne, tomato juice, baby carrots, potatoes

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-crock-pot-pot-roast-194464 (may not work)