How to make creamy mustard sauce pot roast in a slow cooker (video)

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Pot roast is a classic. It is something that just about all of us grew up eating at dinnertime. My mom used to make pot roast every Saturday night, usually with red wine, and serve it with veggies and mashed potatoes. In the recipe below, I've made some adjustments to Mom's old-school pot roast by cooking it in a creamy mustard gravy for a delicious take on the classic dish.
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