CARAMELIZED ONION CHUCK ROAST

Caramelized Onion Chuck Roast image

Provided by Lynda Sweezey

Categories Roasts

Time 8h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c water
1 c beer or water
1/4 c beef broth
1/4 c brown sugar
3 Tbsp dijon mustard
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
1 4 # boneless beef chuck roast..trimmed
1 tsp onion salt
1 tsp coarsley ground black pepper
1 Tbsp olive oil
3 large sweet onions--halved and sliced
2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp cold water

Steps:

1. Combine 1st six ingredients in a large bowl;set aside. Sprinkle roast with onion salt and pepper. Brown meat in oil in a large skillet on all sides. Place onions and roast in a 5 quart slow cooker;pour beer mixture over top. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
2. Remove roast and onions and keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices;transfer 2 cups to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth;gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil;cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
3. Serve with half the roast and onions. Save remaining roast,onions and cooking juices for soup or save for another use
4. VEGETABLE BEEF and BARLEY SOUP (from leftovers) 3 C. Beef Broth 2 C. Frozen Mixed Vegetables 1/4 C. Quick Cooking Barley 1 tsp. mustard Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil:Reduce heat;simmer,uncovered,for 15-20 minutes or until barley is tender.