Ingredients

2 medium onions, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1 boneless beef chuck roast (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), quartered1 cup brewed coffee1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup cornstarch6 tablespoons cold water

Preparation

Place half of the onions in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with garlic and half of the beef. Top with remaining onion and beef. Combine coffee and soy sauce; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 9-10 hours.

Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Cover and cook on high until gravy is thickened, 30 minutes.