German-Style Beef Roast

Name: German-Style Beef Roast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 pounds), trimmed; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 1 bottle (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer; 1 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cold water

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Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Cook: 8 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Lois Stanley

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Updated on Oct. 21, 2022

My grandmother used to make this, and I adapted it for my slow cooker. You’ll love its convenience and great taste. —Lois Stanley, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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German-Style Beef Roast

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Yield:10 servings

Prep:10 min

Cook:8 hours

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Ingredients

1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 pounds), trimmed
1 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 bottle (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold water

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Directions

1
Cut roast in half; sprinkle with pepper. Place onion and roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the beer, ketchup and brown sugar; pour over top. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender.

2
Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil.
3
Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with roast.