Hearty Family Slow Cooker Meal

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
• 4 medium potatoes, diced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the beef chunks until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
2. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker and add the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, chopped onion, and minced garlic on top.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper, then pour this mixture over the meat and vegetables in the slow cooker.
4. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat, allowing it to cook for 8-10 hours or on high heat for 4-6 hours until the beef is tender.
5. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl until smooth, then stir it into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
6. Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving. Enjoy your hearty family slow cooker meal with crusty bread or over rice.