Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast 1 (3-4 lb) Beef chuck roast 3 Tbsp diced onion 3 Tbsp minced fresh garlic 1 (1¼ ounce) package Au Jus mix 1 (1 ounce) package dried Italian salad dressing mix 2 tsp black pepper 1 pinch cayenne (optional) 1½ cups tomato juice Place roast in the bottom of your slow cooker/crock pot. Whisk the remaining ingredients together in a separate bowl and pour over the roast. Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or on HIGH for about 4-1/2 hours. Serve over risotto or mashed potatoes