Slow-Cooked Coffee Pot Roast

2  medium  onions, thinly sliced

2  cloves  garlic, 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.