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Cornstarch Gravy Roast

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb beef chuck roast
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 packet 1 oz onion soup mix
  • 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes quartered
  • 3 large carrots cut into chunks
  • 1 medium onion cut into wedges
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp cold water
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Place potatoes, carrots, and onion wedges in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Season the roast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then place on top of the vegetables.
  3. Sprinkle onion soup mix over the roast and pour beef broth around the sides.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
  6. Turn slow cooker to high, stir the cornstarch slurry into the cooking liquid, and cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes until gravy thickens, stirring occasionally.
  7. Slice or shred the roast and serve with vegetables and thick gravy.