German-Style Beef Roast

By Addie

“My grandmother used to make this, and I adapted it for my slow cooker.” You’ll love its convenience and great taste. —Lois Stanley, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Ingredients

• 1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 pounds), trimmed
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cold water

Preparation

Step 1

Cut roast in half; sprinkle with pepper. Place onion and roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the beer, ketchup and brown sugar; pour over top. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender.

Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil.

Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with roast.
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REVIEWS:

I have not made this though i think I will try. Having lived in Germany I was surprised the recipe didnt call for any vinegar...But then I realized maybe it's just saurbraten and German Potatoe Salad that include the vinegar

I have not made this though i think I will try. Having lived in Germany I was surprised the recipe didnt call for any vinegar...But then I realized maybe it's just saurbraten and German Potatoe Salad that include the vinegar

This is delish! I love the suggestion and recipes for using up the leftover meat. Two nights of dinners that come together quickly- I love it!

We tried variations of it twice in the same weekend and loved it both times.

If I made this again I'd cut the amount of beer in half, it was a little too over powering but the roast turned out nice and moist.

OMG-this was the best thing I have ever made in the crock pot. My whole family loved it, and even my 9 year old daughter asked for more. I told my husband, if I should ever be asked what I want for my last meal, this would be it. Made it with mashed potatoes and green beans. YUM!

I subbed ginger ale for the beer. Probably a little sweeter gravy that way but still very good.

Excellent!

This recipe was amazing!!!!! I was able to get three meals out of it and I'm feeding 6 people in my house. Everyone enjoyed it and wanted more!


Fabulous and simple!! I was amazed that it tasted great just following the recipe. Who knew so few ingredients would turn out a fantastic roast!!

Tender meat with an interestingly flavoured gravy. Reminded me of a gravy with red wine in it. Looking forward to making the accompanying recipe for the leftovers "Roast Beef with Chive Roasted Red Potatoes". A keeper.

Great and loved the recipe that went along with the leftovers.

Fussy husband loved it!

Quick & easy. The whole family enjoyed it. started late, but cooked on High in 1/2 the time & still came out tender.

I was wary when I first read what the ingredients were, but I tried it tonight and it went over very well with my husband and in-laws. Would make again!