Crock Pot Yankee Pot Roast and Vegetables

INGREDIENTS

• 2 1/2 lbs lean beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat & cut into serving-size pieces
• salt
• pepper
• 3 medium baking potatoes, unpeeled & cut into quarters (about 1 pound)
• 2 large carrots, cut into 3/4-inch slices
• 2 celery ribs, cut into 3/4-inch slices
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 large parsnip, cut into 3/4-inch slices
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 cup beef broth