Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Beef with Carrots and Potatoes Recipe

For Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Beef with Carrots and Potatoes, gather these ingredients: 2 pounds beef chuck roast, 4 carrots (peeled and sliced), 4 potatoes (peeled and cubed), 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 4 garlic cloves (minced), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 cup beef broth, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening). Instructions: Place the beef chuck roast in the slow cooker. Surround it with carrots and potatoes. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, thyme, and black pepper until combined. Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetables. Add beef broth to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork. Once cooked, remove the beef, shred it, and return it to the slow cooker. If a thicker sauce is desired, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water, stir it into the slow cooker, and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes. Serve warm, spooning the sauce over the beef, carrots, and potatoes. Enjoy this sweet and savory dish straight from the slow cooker. Makes 6 servings. Prep time is about 15 minutes, with total cooking time depending on the slow cooker setting chosen.