Place the onions, garlic, tomato paste, canola oil and thyme in a bowl and microwave, stirring occasionally, till onions are softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add to the slow cooker
½ Onion, 3 Garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon Tomato paste, 1 teaspoon Canola oil, 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon Thyme
Add beef broth, Worcestershire and tapioca, and stir to combine.
1 cup Beef broth, 2 teaspoon Instant tapioca, 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Season cut of meat with salt and pepper and place the meat in the slow cooker on top of the onion mixture.
3 lb Top round roast or chuck roast
Nestle in potatoes, parsnips and carrots around the cut of meat, cover and cook on low for about 7 hours or high for 5-6 hours.
1 lb Red potatoes, 4 Carrots, 3 Parsnips
Remove beef from slow cooker and place on a platter. Place vegetables in a large bowl and toss with melted butter. Place vegetables on platter and serve.
2 tablespoon Salted butter