beef pot roast in beer (a crock pot recipe)

La Quinta, CA
Updated on Apr 14, 2015

Some things just don't need to be hard to be terrifically good. This is one of those dishes. Beer adds such a mellow depth to meats. I often prefer it to cooking with wine. I have several friends who make this often. It has become one of their favorites too.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 7 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups beer (24 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon beef better than bouillon
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dry thyme leaves
  • 3 tablespoons onion flakes, dehydrated
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 4 pounds beef pot roast (boneless)

How To Make beef pot roast in beer (a crock pot recipe)

  • Step 1
    Heat beer, bouillon, pepper, thyme, and onion flakes to a simmer. Can be done in the microwave.
  • Step 2
    Place bay leaves in the bottom of a Crock Pot. Set roast on top. Pour heated beer mix over roast.
  • Step 3
    Cook on high for 3-4 hours. Reduce to low for a few hours more. Alternately cook on low for up to 10 hours. Thicken gravy with a little cornstarch and water.

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