Pot Roast with Mushroom Gravy

Pot-Roast w/ Mushroom Gravy (ghl)

3-4 lb boneless chuck roast
salt and pepper
1 onion sliced into rings
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (I use the 98% fat free)
1 packet onion soup mix
1 cup beef broth
(optional: 1 cup sliced mushrooms)

Place the onions in the crock. Season the roast with salt and pepper. Brown the roast in a little oil and place the roast on top of the bed of onions. Mix the remaining ingredients and pour over the roast. Cook on low for 8 hrs. Serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.