• 2¼ lb. or so (1 kg) beef blade roast
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 onion, minced
• 2 stalks celery, minced
• 2 carrots, sliced thin
• 3 cups (750 mL) beef broth
• ½ cup (125 mL) Hoisin sauce

1. Season the roast. Put the whole roast in the slow cooker. Add vegetables, beef broth and hoisin sauce. Cover and cook on low for 4 - 6 hours until meat is tender.

Suggestion: Serve with white rice and blanched green vegetables, broccoli florets or Brussels sprouts.