Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pot Roast

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Lay the Foundation

Place your chopped onions (and potatoes/carrots if you’re using them) directly into the bottom of a $6\text{-quart}$ or larger slow cooker. This creates a natural rack for the beef, preventing it from sticking to the bottom and infusing the veggies with the rich juices from the roast.

Step 2: Season the Beef

Pat the beef dry with a paper towel. Season it generously on all sides with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Place the seasoned roast right on top of the bed of onions.

Step 3: Whisk the Glaze

In a glass measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, fresh thyme leaves, and a pinch of red pepper flakes until the honey is fully dissolved and incorporated.

Step 4: The Pour

Slowly pour the golden garlic-herb mixture directly over the roast, ensuring the top of the meat gets fully coated in the herbs and garlic pieces before it pools down around the base.

Step 5: Cook Low and Slow

Cover the slow cooker with its lid. For the absolute best, fork-tender results, cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours. (Tip: While you can cook it on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours if you’re in a pinch, cooking it low and slow gives the tough connective tissues in the beef time to fully break down into succulent perfection).

Step 6: Thicken and Serve

Once the beef shreds easily with a fork, remove it from the slow cooker and transfer it to a serving platter.

• To make a rich gravy: Skim any excess fat off the top of the remaining liquid in the pot. Whisk 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water to form a slurry. Whisk the slurry into the hot juices, turn the slow cooker to HIGH, and let it bubble for 10–15 minutes until thickened.

What to Serve It With

This succulent beef begs for something to soak up that glorious honey-garlic glaze. Pair it with:

• Garlic Mashed Potatoes: The ultimate classic pairing.

• Riced Cauliflower or Quinoa: If you’re looking for a lighter, grain-based option to catch the sauce.

• Crispy Green Veggies: Roasted asparagus or steamed green beans offer a bright, fresh contrast to the rich, savory roast