Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      pounds        beef roast
   2      large         onions -- sliced
   1      whole         bay leaf
   1      cup           beer
     1/4  cup           chili sauce
   2      tablespoons   brown sugar
     1/2  teaspoon      dried thyme -- crushed
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
   2      tablespoons   cornstarch
   2      tablespoons   water

Preparation:

Trim fat from roast. Cut to fit crockpot. Put meat in, cover with onions, bay leaf. Combine beer, chili sauce, sugar, thyme, salt, pepper, and garlic; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or high for 5-6 hours. Transfer meat to platter and keep warm. Discard bay leaf. Skim fat from cooking juices. Measure 2 1/2 cup juices and place in a saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water; add to saucepan. Cook and stir till thick and bubbly. Cook for 2 min. more. Pass with meat.