Black Forest Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Black Forest Pot Roast Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 x (3-3.5 lb) boneless beef chuck or possibly round bone roast; 1 x onion, minced; 1/4 c. water; 4 x dry shiitake mushrooms (sometimes called Black Forest mushrooms), stems removed, crumbled, and rinsed; 1/4 c. ketchup; 1/4 c. dry red wine; 2 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard; 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp pepper; 1 clv garlic, crushed; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 3 Tbsp. water

Servings: persons

1 x (3-3.5 lb) boneless beef chuck or possibly round bone roast
1 x onion, minced
1/4 c. water
4 x dry shiitake mushrooms (sometimes called Black Forest mushrooms), stems removed, crumbled, and rinsed
1/4 c. ketchup
1/4 c. dry red wine
2 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 clv garlic, crushed
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
3 Tbsp. water

1
Trim all visible fat from meat; place in slow cooker.
2
In a small bowl, combine onion, water, mushrooms, ketchup, wine, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic.
3
Pour mix over meat.
4
Cover and cook on LOW about 8 hrs.
5
Remove meat and slice.
6
Keep meat hot.
7
Turn control to HIGH.
8
Dissolve cornstarch in water; stir into cooker.
9
Cover and cook on HIGH 15-20 min or possibly till thickened.
10
Serve sauce with meat.
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Comments:This is one of my all-time favorite recipes - crockpot and regular!
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Modifications: we do not use mushrooms (husband is allergic) and we use an inexpensive port instead of red wine (port is sweeter).
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I use whatever pot roast is on sale.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 x (3-3.5 lb) boneless beef chuck or possibly round bone roast, 1 x onion, minced, 1/4 c. water, 4 x dry shiitake mushrooms (sometimes called Black Forest mushrooms), stems removed, crumbled, and rinsed, and more.

Yes, Black Forest Pot Roast Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!