Looking for a flavorful and easy dinner recipe, the whole family will love? This slow cooker beer-braised pot roast recipe makes this dish the king of comfort food.
Last night was bitter cold, and husband got called to investigate a fire, which took him a good four hours. He was barely back in bed when it was time to go to work again, poor guy.
When he is on call I cook more substantial meals like this beer-braised pot roast. Using a slow cooker frees up some extra time for me, and cooking the meat slow and long results in a flavorful and tender roast. It's a win-win.
Lucky for him, he's on call only every third week. Anyhow, I bought a big chunk of meat so that we have plenty of leftovers. I seared the roast and placed it in a slow cooker. It just needed the beer.
There was one beer bottle left and it wasn't the stout beer I needed. It was root beer flavored beer my husband was gifted. I REALLY hate root beer and even beer with root beer flavor tastes as strange as it sounds.
We can't buy alcohol on Sundays in Indiana, but by golly, this pot roast was going to be beer-braised! So, in it went.
This recipe for slow cooker beer-braised pot roast was the best I've ever had. And it was so good we barely had leftovers. I served it with my best mashed potatoes and veggies.
🔪 Instructions
- Season the roast with salt, pepper, and thyme. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the meat in the skillet and sear it on all sides until it's brown all over. Transfer the meat to a slow cooker.
- Add onions, garlic, thyme, broth, and beer. Turn on high and cook, covered, for 3 hours.
- Remove the lid and add carrots and cornstarch mixed with meat juices into a paste (preventing clumping). Cook on low for another hour or longer, depending on your slow cooker. The roast is ready when it's fall-apart tender.
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Slow cooker beer-braised pot roast
EQUIPMENT
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef roast such as chuck
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 bottle, 12oz stout beer (or root beer flavored beer if you can find it)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch, corn flour for my European friends
Instructions
- Add onions, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, broth, and beer. Turn on high and cook, covered, for 3 hours.
- Remove the lid and add carrots and cornstarch mixed with meat juices into a paste (prevents from clumping up). Cook on low for another hour or longer, depending on your slow cooker. The roast is ready when it's fall-apart tender.
Life Diet Health says
Jas this looks like a truly winter warming recipe. I can't say I've ever cooked a pot roast but I know my sister would love this recipe. Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday - don't forget to add your links so everyone can see where you're partying this weekend!
Jas says
There is always a first for everything! You should try it :). Thanks for visiting!
Jann Olson says
I bet this is so moist and juicy. It looks delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Jas says
It sure is. Thanks for visiting, Jann!
Jess says
YUMMY! I bet this is great on a cold winter day!
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks.
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Jas says
Will do! Thank you!
Lisa says
Great recipe for slow cooker pot roast. I have to confess that root beer flavored beer sounds revolting but if it worked, it works!
Jas says
Hi, Lisa! Trust me it works and I even HATE root beer flavor. It just gives the roast a little deeper taste. 🙂
Carol says
Sounds so tasty!
Jas says
Thank you, Carol!
Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Pinned. My husband refuses to have traditional pot roast (like the kind grandma used to make due to the “mushy” vegetables) but I’ll have to try this. Visiting from Happiness Is Homemade.
Jas says
I'm with your husband, Victoria! I usually make vegetables separate (except the onions and garlic if using). Thanks for visiting!
Alcoline says
Jas, the beef roast looks mouth-watering and the photos that you took are amazing. I'll definitely try them out along with my wife. Thanks for sharing such an amazing recipe!
Jas says
Thank you!
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says
I can't wait for winter to come to Australia so I can try this recipe it looks absolutely delicious. Thank you for sharing with us at #OvertheMoon Link Party. I've pinned and shared.
Jas says
Thank you, Sue! I can't wrap my head around the fact that you have winter in July, lol. Thanks for stopping in 😀
Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday! Hope you enjoy your new Red Plate and a great week. Thanks so much for sharing with us and come back real soon!
Miz Helen
Jas says
Whoo-hoo! Thank you so much, Miz Helen! You made my day 😀
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Looks so good Jas! I need to make this soon. Pinned & shared.
Jas says
Very kind of you, Theresa! Thank you 🙂
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Oh this sounds good!! Thanks for sharing on the What's for Dinner link up!
Jas says
Thank you, Helen! Hope your week is going great!
Miz Helen says
We will just love the flavors of this pot roast! Happy Valentine Day and thanks so much for sharing your awesome talent with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Jas says
Thanks, Miz Helen!
Katrin says
I love the slow cooker! Last time i made beef in it though it turned out really dry, but looking at your pics, I didn't have it fully covered in liquid....that might have been the reason?? no idea! I'd love to give it a second chance though with this delicious recipe of yours!!! Thanks for sharing, have a nice weekend!
Jas says
Katrin, yes, you have to submerge it in liquids or keep turning as it cooks so that the top doesn't dry out. Hope you'll have more luck next time. Wishing you a lovely weekend as well!
Carlee says
Sometimes those "this will just have to work" moments are the best ones! I am glad it turned out so well, it looks delicious!
Jas says
That is for sure, Carlee! Those moments are the best 🙂
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
Your pot roast looks so juicy and tender…and who would have thought about that beer making it so good.
Jas says
I know, right? One of those lucky coincidences.
Deena says
Seriously making me salivate this morning!
Jas says
Haha, that's how I feel most mornings because I wake up starving 😀 Thanks for dropping me a line, Deena!