Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.

Hearty pot roast is always a good idea, and using a crockpot makes it an even better one. Red wine and rosemary give the beef roast loads of flavor, and the veggies really make it a meal.
3 1/2 pounds boneless beef bottom round or chuck shoulder roast
8 whole new red potatoes, or use white potatoes cut in quarters
1/2 pound peeled baby carrots, or cut larger carrots into chunks
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Place the potatoes, carrots, and garlic in the bottom of the crock pot.
Rub all sides of the roast with the rosemary, salt, and pepper and place on top of the vegetables in the crock pot.
Add the water and wine to the crock pot. Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hour or until the beef is tender.
Remove the roast and vegetables to a serving platter. Cover with foil to keep warm.
Strain the liquid from the crock pot into a small saucepan. Whisk together the cornstarch and cold water then whisk the mixture into the saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until thick (about one minute).
Slice the roast and serve with the vegetables and gravy.
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.
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reviews & comments
October 16, 2013
This turned out very well. I used fresh rosemary that I finely minced and my potatoes were a little large so I halved them. I also used sliced carrots instead of baby carrots.