Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Garlic Beef Roast

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours

Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes

Calories: ~480 per serving

Ingredients

• 3–4 lb beef chuck roast

• 1 cup beef broth

• ½ cup brown sugar

• 6 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 lb baby potatoes (optional)

• 3 large carrots, cut into chunks (optional)

• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Season the roast with salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika.

2. Optional but recommended: Sear the roast in a hot skillet with butter for 2–3 minutes per side until browned.

3. Place the roast into the slow cooker.

4. Add potatoes and carrots around the roast (if using).

5. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, minced garlic, beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and balsamic vinegar.

6. Pour the mixture over the roast.

7. Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until tender and easily shredded.

8. Shred slightly or slice, spooning the garlic-brown-sugar sauce over the top.

9. Garnish with parsley before serving.