I made my mother's slow-cooker pot-roast recipe that only requires 5 ingredients and is perfect for leftovers

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I made my mother's slow-cooker pot-roast recipe that only requires 5 ingredients and is perfect for leftovers

My family recipe for a slow-cooker pot roast is simple but has some surprising ingredients.Erin McDowell/Business Insider One of my favorite comfort foods to make in a slow cooker is pot roast. However, my family's recipe for slow-cooked pot roast is a little different than most.  It only calls for five ingredients: a chuck roast, gingersnaps, chili sauce, carrots, and water. When it comes to home cooking, my mother knows exactly what she's doin…