Description

To make this tender and amazingly delicious meal, just place everything in the slow cooker and don't worry about it until meal time. Serve with mashed potatoes and a salad, if you wish.

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 lb. beef chuck roast, fat trimmed
• 3 c. beef broth or stock
• 6-8 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
• 4 ribs celery, rinsed and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 3 T. cold water
• 2 T. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 T. cornstarch
• kosher salt, to taste
• freshly ground pepper, to taste
• garlic powder, to taste

Steps

1. In a small bowl, stir together cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water until no lumps remain.
2. Place a slow cooker liner in the base of the cooker for easy cleanup.
3. Pour cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker; add carrots, celery, onions and garlic. Season with salt and pepper; add bay leaf and thyme. Stir to mix.