Country Chuck Roast with Mushroom Gravy
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Cooking:
20 min.
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Servings per container:
8
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Ingredients for - Country Chuck Roast with Mushroom Gravy

1. 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2-1/2 to 3 pounds) -
2. 3 garlic cloves, halved -
3. 1 tablespoon brown sugar -
4. 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt -
5. 1/2 teaspoon pepper -
6. 2 tablespoons olive oil -
7. 1 large sweet onion, quartered -
8. 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef consomme, undiluted -
9. 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce -
10. 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard -
11. 1 bay leaf -
12. 3 to 4 drops browning sauce, optional -
13. 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms -
14. 1 bottle (12 ounces) light beer or nonalcoholic beer -
15. 1 teaspoon dried thyme -
16. 3 tablespoons cornstarch -
17. 3 tablespoons cold water -

How to cook deliciously - Country Chuck Roast with Mushroom Gravy

1. Stage

With a sharp knife, cut six 1-in.-long slits in meat; insert a garlic clove half into each slit. Combine brown sugar, salt and pepper; rub over roast.

2. Stage

In an ovenproof Dutch oven over medium heat, brown roast in oil on all sides. Add onion, consomme, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, bay leaf and, if desired, browning sauce.

3. Stage

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. Stage

Discard bay leaf. Add mushrooms, beer and thyme to 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 gravy with roast.