german-style roast beef

Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Feb 23, 2021

Awesome flavors that bring together a delicious roast with vegetables.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 8 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 - 3 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 3 cups carrots, sliced
  • 3 cups onions, sliced
  • 1 cup celery, sliced
  • 2 large kosher dill pickles, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine or you can use beef broth
  • 1/3 cup german-style mustard
  • 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 cup cold water

How To Make german-style roast beef

  • Step 1
    Spray the interior of the slow cooker with vegetable spray.
  • Step 2
    Brown roast on both sides in a small amount of oil in a skillet. Place roast into the slow cooker.
  • Step 3
    Sprinkle carrots, onions, celery and pickles around the roast in the slow cooker.
  • Step 4
    Combine wine or broth, mustard, pepper, bay leaves and cloves in a bowl and mix well. Pour over ingredients in the slow cooker.
  • Step 5
    Cook on low for 6-8 hours or to your liking. Then remove meat and vegetables to a large platter - cover to keep warm.
  • Step 6
    Mix flour with 1 cup cold water in a bowl or measuring cup and mix until smooth. Turn crockpot to high and stir in flour-water mixture, stirring continually until broth is smooth and thickened.
  • Step 7
    Slice meat and top with vegetables. Serve with gravy on the side.

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