A budget-friendly cut of meat that makes a delicious dinner when braised in a crock pot or Dutch oven.
Optional for extra flavor: Place a cast iron skillet on high heat. When hot, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and the roast. Fry for 5 minutes, turning regularly using kitchen tongs for even browning.
Place the roast and other ingredients into the crock pot.
Set the crock pot to cook on High for 6-7 hours or Low for 8-10 hours until tender (see note).
Optional gravy: Pour the juices from the crock pot into a saucepan on medium-high heat. Add the cornstarch-water slurry and let it bubble for several minutes stirring constantly until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat.
Slice the roast crosswise against the grain and serve with the juices or gravy drizzled on top.