German-Style Beef Roast For The Crock Pot Recipe

Name: German-Style Beef Roast For The Crock Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2-3 lb) boneless beef chuck roast; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 2 cups sliced carrots (2); 2 cups chopped onions (2 large); 1 cup sliced celery (2 stalks); 1/2 cup chopped kosher dill pickle (or to taste); 1/2 cup dry red wine or 1/2 cup beef broth; 1/3 cup German mustard; 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons dry red wine or 2 tablespoons beef broth; hot cooked spaetzle noodles or cooked noodles; snipped fresh parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (2 1/2-3 lb) boneless beef chuck roast
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 cups sliced carrots (2)
2 cups chopped onions (2 large)
1 cup sliced celery (2 stalks)
1/2 cup chopped kosher dill pickle (or to taste)
1/2 cup dry red wine or 1/2 cup beef broth
1/3 cup German mustard
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons dry red wine or 2 tablespoons beef broth
hot cooked spaetzle noodles or cooked noodles
snipped fresh parsley (optional)

1
Trim fat from meat.
2
If necessary, cut roast to fit into a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker.
3
In a large skillet brown the meat on all sides in hot oil and drain fat.
4
In the cooker, combine the carrots, onions, celery, and pickles.
5
Place the meat on top of vegetables.
6
In a small bowl combine the 1/2 cup red wine, the mustard, pepper, cloves, and bay leaves.
7
Pour over meat and vegetables in cooker.
8
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.
9
Remove the meat from the cooker and place on a serving platter; cover with foil to keep warm.
10
FOR GRAVY:
11
Transfer vegetables and cooking liquid to a 2-quart saucepan.
12
Skim fat and discard bay leaves.
13
In a small bowl, stir together flour and the 2 tablespoons wine. Stir into the mixture in saucepan.
14
Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
15
Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Serve with vegetables, gravy, and hot cooked spaetzle.
16
If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2 1/2-3 lb) boneless beef chuck roast, 1 tablespoon cooking oil, 2 cups sliced carrots (2), 2 cups chopped onions (2 large), and more.

Yes, German-Style Beef Roast For The Crock Pot 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.

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German-Style Beef Roast For The Crock Pot

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Variations & substitutions

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