Country Chuck Roast with Mushroom Gravy

Country Chuck Roast with Mushroom Gravy Recipe photo by Taste of Home

  • Total Time: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 2-1/4 hours
  • 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

Directions

  • With a sharp knife, cut six 1-in.-long slits in meat; insert a garlic clove half into each slit. Combine the brown sugar, salt and pepper; rub over roast.
  • In an ovenproof Dutch oven over medium heat, brown roast in oil on all sides. Add the onion, beef consomme, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, bay leaf and browning sauce if desired.
  • Cover and bake at 350° for 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast to a serving platter; keep warm.
  • Discard bay leaf. Add the mushrooms, beer and thyme to the pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until liquid is reduced by half. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with roast.

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SOURCE: Taste of Home

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