Homestyle Pot Roast for the Crock Pot!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 (3 -4 lb) beef roast
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 4 stalks celery, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 (10 ounce) can condensed beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 -2 green pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons steak sauce