roast dry with paper towels. If it’s in one large piece, cut it into 1 to 1 1/2-inch thick slices or large chunks so the sauce can better surround each piece. This also helps it cook more evenly and become tender throughout.
Layer in the slow cooker: Place the beef slices or chunks in the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, spreading them out in an even layer as much as possible. It’s fine if they overlap slightly; they’ll shrink
