"This tender, savory roast practically melts in your mouth. It looks a bit more complex, but the hands-free oven time makes it my go-to company recipe on a cold day. —Mary Kay LaBrie, Clermont, Florida..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 boneless beef chuck roast (2-1/2 to 3 pounds)
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3 garlic cloves, halved
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large sweet onion, quartered
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1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef consomme, undiluted
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
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1 bay leaf
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3 to 4 drops browning sauce, optional
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1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
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1 bottle (12 ounces) light beer or nonalcoholic beer
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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3 tablespoons cold water