I make a roast in the crock pot and it turns out super yummy everytime!

1/2 bottle CHEAP merlot
1 smallish beef roast (doesn't matter which kind) trimmed of fat
1 packet of onion soup mix

Brown the outside of roast in a smidge of EVOO. Drop it in the crock pot, with the half bottle of wine, and pour the onion soup mix on top. Cook on low for 6-7 hours and voila! Comes out perfect every time!