Slow Cooker Maple Brown Sugar Beef Roast

Ingredients:

• 3–4 lb beef chuck roast

• 1 cup beef broth

• ¼ cup pure maple syrup

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Place the beef roast in the slow cooker.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together beef broth, maple syrup, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, onion powder, pepper, and salt.

3. Pour the mixture over the roast, making sure it’s well coated.

4. Cover and cook on Low for 8–9 hours or High for 4–5 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shredded.

5. Remove the roast and shred it with two forks.

6. (Optional) To thicken the sauce, stir cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker juices and cook on High for 10–15 minutes until thickened.

7. Return shredded beef to the slow cooker and toss with the sauce.

8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.