Pot Roast with Butternut Squash & dates

my favourite comfort crock pot dish is not picture perfect by any means but boy is it good! Can't say what I love more... meat or veg so I always add more!

½ c tomato paste

½ t salt

½ t pepper

2 lb boneless beef chuck roast

1 med butternut squash, about 1.5 lbs, cut into 1.5 inch cubes (1 pkg of precut works too)

2 medium onions, each cut into 6 wedges

1 cup beef broth

½ cup fresh orange juice

8 pitted dates, cut in half

2 bay leaves

In a small bowl, stir together the tomato paste, salt and pepper.  Spread mixture all over the sides of the road.  Place in slow cooker.  Add the squash, onions, broth, orange juice, dates and bay leaves.

Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 3.5 to 4 hours.  Remove and discard the bay leaves Serve beef and vegetables with cooking juices and top with parsley if so desired.  

I serve with a sweet potato mash & fresh arugula salad greens.  

Courtesy of:  Whole30 slow cooker cookbook