Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan on the stove-top over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the beef roast and brown it on all sides.

Step 3

Sprinkle the pepper on top, then place the roast in the slow cooker.

Step 4

Add the dry onion soup mix on top of the roast, and then pour in the mushroom soup.

Step 5

Add the water to the pan the meat was browned in.

Step 6

Use the whisk to get all the browned bits on the bottom to come up. Pour the mixture into the slow cooker.

Step 7

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours.

Step 8

Serve hot!