Beer Barrel Pot Roast

By Tonya_Speed

NUTRITION per serving: 630 Calories; 45g Fat; 39g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 147mg
Cholesterol; 230mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 5 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 5 1/2 Fat; 0
Other Carbohydrates. Points: 16

Ingredients

• 3-pound chuck roast
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 5 medium onions, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed
• 3/4 cup low sodium beef broth
• 1 cup beer (or use additional beef broth)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 1/2 tablespoons water

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Brown beef in oil on all sides in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove roast from skillet and place in slow cooker. Add butter to skillet and sauté onions till they are caramelized. Add garlic and cook another minute or so. Add beef broth, beer, brown sugar, mustard and vinegar. Stir to blend and then add to roast in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting for about 8 hours. Remove roast from slow cooker. Dissolve cornstarch in water and slowly add to juices in slow cooker. Stir till liquid thickens. Serve onion gravy over roast and enjoy.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli and baked acorn squash.