New England Pot Roast

• 1 kg/2 lb 4 oz boneless beef brisket or silverside, rolled and tied
• 2

Season the brisket with salt and pepper, then use your hands to rub the flour all over the meat. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, add the brisket and fry for 5–8 minutes, turning once, until browned all over.

Transfer the brisket to the slow cooker, then add the potatoes, garlic, bay leaves, red onions, carrots and swedes. Pour over the sto