Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chuck Roast

• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 4 teaspoons prepared mustard
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 large onion, halved and sliced
• 1 medium green pepper, halved and sliced
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 to 3 pounds)
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water

1. Mix first10 ingredients. Place onion, green pepper and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker; place roast over top. Pour tomato mixture over roast. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 5-6 hours.
2. Remove roast. Strain cooking juices, reserving vegetables. Transfer juices to a small saucepan; skim fat. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve roast and vegetables with gravy.
3. Place sliced beef and vegetables in freezer containers; top with gravy. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered saucepan, stirring gently and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

italian stewed tomatoes, beef broth, ketchup, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, soy sauce, pepper, red pepper, onion, green pepper, celery, chuck roast, cornstarch, cold water

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/melt-in-your-mouth-chuck-roast/ (may not work)