Here’s a detailed recipe based on the image — it looks like a slow cooker marinated beef stew with a garlic-soy style sauce poured over cubed beef and onions.

🥩 Slow Cooker Garlic Soy Beef Stew

🛒 Ingredients

For the Beef:

• 2½–3 lbs (1.2 kg) beef chuck roast, cut into large cubes

• 1 large onion, diced

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for searing)

For the Sauce:

• ¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce

• ½ cup beef broth

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or rice vinegar)

• 4–5 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (optional but recommended)

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening later)

• 2 tablespoons water (to mix with cornstarch)

🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Beef

1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels.

2. (Optional but recommended) Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides (about 2–3 minutes per side).
   This locks in flavor but can be skipped if short on time.

Step 2: Assemble in Slow Cooker

1. Add diced onions to the bottom of the slow cooker.

2. Place beef cubes on top of the onions.

Step 3: Make the Sauce

1. In a bowl, whisk together:

   • Soy sauce

   • Beef broth

   • Brown sugar

   • Worcestershire sauce

   • Vinegar

   • Garlic

   • Ginger

   • Thyme

   • Black pepper

   • Red pepper flakes

2. Pour the sauce evenly over the beef.

Step 4: Cook

• Low: 7–8 hours

• High: 4–5 hours

Cook until beef is fork-tender and easily pulls apart.

Step 5: Thicken the Sauce (Optional but Recommended)

1. Remove ½ cup of cooking liquid.

2. Mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry.

3. Stir into hot liquid and return to slow cooker.

4. Cook on HIGH for 15–20 minutes until thickened.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

• Serve over mashed potatoes

• Steamed white or jasmine rice

• Buttered egg noodles

• With roasted vegetables

Garnish with:

• Fresh parsley

• Green onions

• Sesame seeds

🔥 Flavor Variations

• Add carrots and potatoes for a full one-pot meal

• Add mushrooms for richness

• Add a splash of red wine for depth

• Turn it into shredded beef sandwiches