Slow Cooker Balsamic Garlic Beef

This was quite tasty with a very different flavor than most of the crockpot recipes we've tried.  It was right on the edge of the level of sweetness I like meat to have, which was surprising since there was nothing particularly sweet involved except a little honey.  It combined marvelously with mashed potatoes with sour cream, and brussels sprouts with butter, salt and garlic powder.

Ingredients:

• 1½ - 2 lbs beef cut in large chunks (stew beef works fine if the pieces are large)
• ½ c beef broth
• ½ Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce
• ½ Tbsp honey
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients.  Can be prepared ahead and frozen.
2. Cook in small slow cooker on low for 5-7 hours, or high for 3-5 hours.  (For larger slow cookers, double recipe.)

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