Slow-Cooked Coffee Pot Roast

My family raves about my gravy when I prepare this recipe.

2 medium onions, thinly sliced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), quartered

1 cup brewed coffee

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup cornstarch

6  Tbs cold water

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 for 9-10 hours or until meat is tender.

Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until gravy is thickened. Yield: 10-12 servings.