COUNTRY CHUCK ROAST WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY RECIPE - (3.3/5)

Country Chuck Roast with Mushroom Gravy Recipe - (3.3/5) image

Provided by á-178825

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 - 3 lb boneless beef chuck roast
3 garlic cloves, halved
1 T brown sugar
1 1/2 t kosher salt
1/2 t pepper
2 T EVOO
1 lg sweet onion, quartered
10 1/2 oz can condensed beef consommé, undiluted
2 T Worcestershire sauce
1 T stone ground mustard
1 bay leaf
3-4 drops browning sauce, optional
1/2 lb sliced fresh mushrooms
12 oz bottle light beer
1 t dried thyme
3 T cornstarch
3 T cold water

Steps:

WIth a sharp knife, cut 6 1 in slits in meat; insert a garlic clove half into each slit. Combine brown sugar, salt & pepper; rub over roast. In ovenproof Dutch oven over med heat, brown roast in oil on all sides. Add onion, beef consommé, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, bay leaf & browning sauce if desired. Cover & bake at 350 for 1 3/4 - 2 1/4 hrs until meat is tender. Remove roast to serving platter; keep warm. Discard bay leaf. Add mushrooms, beer & thyme to the pan. Bring to boil over med high heat. Cook until liquid is reduced by half. Combine cornstarch & water until smooth; gradually stir into pan. Bring to boil; cook & stir for 2 min until thickened. Serve with roast.