What a delicious and easy pot roast. We love simple, old-fashioned recipes - especially when they're done in the slow cooker. You can taste the hint of beef flavor but don't be scared of it.

Whatever happened to the pot roast? Fashion seems to have removed it ... When it has melted, add the bacon and cook, stirring, for a minute, then add the chunks of potato, sweet potato, carrot ...

To roast or to pot roast ... Add the butter to the pot. When it has melted, add the bacon and cook, stirring, for a minute, then add the chunks of potato, sweet potato, carrot, red onion wedges ...