Porter-Braised Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Porter-Braised Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Chuck Steak; 1 bottle Porter, Stout, Or Other Dark Beer; 1 whole Onion, Peeled And Sliced; 8 ounces, weight Mushrooms, Sliced; 3 whole Carrots, Peeled And Sliced; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Rosemary (or 1/2 T Fresh); 1 Tablespoon Dark Brown Sugar; 2 pinches Salt; 2 pinches Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

Servings: persons

1
Slice veggies and put them in the bottom of a large crock pot.
2
Sprinkle both sides of roast liberally with salt and pepper; heat up a large skillet with some olive oil it until the oil shimmers.
3
Sear both sides of the roast (2-3 minutes a side should do) this step is mostly cosmetic, but it caramelizes the outside of the meat and keeps you from eating greyish brown pot roast later.
4
Place roast on top of veggies; sprinkle top with brown sugar and rosemary.
5
Deglaze the pan with some beer, scraping up the brown bits from the pan, and pour it into the crock pot over the roast.
6
Pour the rest of the beer over the roast, cover, and cook on low (200 degrees) for 10-12 hours or high (300 degrees) for 5-6.
7
Slice meat and scoop out veggies.
8
Serve with mashed potatoes and horseradish on the side.
9
Ladle the sauce left in the pot over everything.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Chuck Steak, 1 bottle Porter, Stout, Or Other Dark Beer, 1 whole Onion, Peeled And Sliced, 8 ounces, weight Mushrooms, Sliced, and more.

Yes, Porter-Braised Pot Roast 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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Porter-Braised Pot Roast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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