Wolf, I make something called Gravy Steak in the Crockpot that is delicious. Chuck steak or any other kind of cheaper steak cut, 2 cans mushroom soup, 1 can beef broth, 1 packet onion soup mix. In the crockpot about 8 hours. You can thicken the gravy if needed with a bit of flour if needed *mixed with water and pour in slowly* at the end. You can do that with a roast as well. My crockpot is the bigger size, so if you have a small crockpot, cut the soup mixture in half.