Crock Pot Balsamic Roast (Paleo)

• RUB
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ROAST
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 lbs top round beef roast
• 1 large sweet onion, sliced into rings
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons white wine

1. Mix dry spices and season all sides of the roast generously. (The amounts of each spice in the rub are a general measure, adjust to your tastes).
2. Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
3. Once it's warm, sear each side of your roast for 3-4 minutes or until browned.
4. Place your sliced onions in the bottom of your crock pot and put your seared meat on top of the onions.
5. Combine your balsamic vinegar and tomato sauce in a bowl and mix well, then pour over your meat in the crock pot.
6. Add your water and white wine to your pan and de-glaze it.
7. Pour this mixture in your crock pot as well.
8. Place the lid on, set to low and cook for 6-8 hours.

rub, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, coconut oil, beef roast, sweet onion, tomato sauce, balsamic vinegar, water, white wine

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crock-pot-balsamic-roast-paleo-474708 (may not work)