Country Chuck Roast with Mushroom Gravy |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This tender, savory roast practically melts in your mouth. It looks a bit more complex, but the hands-free oven time makes it my go-to company recipe on a cold day. âMary Kay LaBrie, Clermont, Florida 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:
1. 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.
2. In an ovenproof Dutch oven, brown roast in oil on all sides. Add the onion, beef consomme, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, bay leaf and browning sauce if desired.
3. 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.
4. Discard bay leaf. Add the mushrooms, beer and thyme to the pan. Bring to a boil. 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. Yield: 8 servings.
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