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Total Time: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 2-1/4 hours
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Makes: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2-1/2 to 3 pounds)
- 3 garlic cloves, halved
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion, quartered
- 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef consomme, undiluted
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 to 4 drops browning sauce, optional
- 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 bottle (12 ounces) light beer or nonalcoholic beer
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
SOURCE: Taste of Home