Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil

3 pounds beef roast such as chuck or brisket

1 large onion, sliced

4 cloves garlic, chopped

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 cup beef broth

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari)

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 pound baby carrots (optional)

1 pound mini potatoes or diced potatoes (optional)

2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1: Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat, add the beef and brown on all sides, about 20 minutes and set aside.

Step 2: Add the onions and cook until tender, about 2-3 minutes, before adding the garlic and red pepper flakes and cooking until fragrant, about a minute.

Step 3: Place the beef, onions, broth, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, carrots and potatoes in a slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 3-5 hours. (The beef will be falling apart tender when done!)

Step 4: Remove the carrots, potatoes and beef and slice or shred the beef.

Step 5: Skim any fat from the cooking juices, place it in a sauce pan, bring to a simmer, add the mixture of the cornstarch and water and cook until the glaze has thickened a bit.