Country Chuck Roast with Mushroom Gravy

By á-178825

8 servings

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 - 3 lb boneless beef chuck roast
• 3 garlic cloves, halved
• 1 T brown sugar
• 1 1/2 t kosher salt
• 1/2 t pepper
• 2 T EVOO
• 1 lg sweet onion, quartered
• 10 1/2 oz can condensed beef consommé, undiluted
• 2 T Worcestershire sauce
• 1 T stone ground mustard
• 1 bay leaf
• 3-4 drops browning sauce, optional
• 1/2 lb sliced fresh mushrooms
• 12 oz bottle light beer
• 1 t dried thyme
• 3 T cornstarch
• 3 T cold water

Preparation

Step 1

WIth a sharp knife, cut 6 1 in slits in meat; insert a garlic clove half into each slit. Combine brown sugar, salt & pepper; rub over roast.

In ovenproof Dutch oven over med heat, brown roast in oil on all sides. Add onion, beef consommé, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, bay leaf & browning sauce if desired.

Cover & bake at 350 for 1 3/4 - 2 1/4 hrs until meat is tender. Remove roast to serving platter; keep warm.

Discard bay leaf. Add mushrooms, beer & thyme to the pan. Bring to boil over med high heat. Cook until liquid is reduced by half. Combine cornstarch & water until smooth; gradually stir into pan. Bring to boil; cook & stir for 2 min until thickened. Serve with roast.