How to Make Pot Roast in Beer - A Step-by-Step Guide

One classic dish that never fails to please a crowd is a pot roast. Slowly braised in a flavorful liquid, a pot roast becomes tender and juicy, making it the perfect comfort food for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. While traditional pot roast recipes often call for red wine or beef broth, we're going to switch things up and use beer as the star ingredient in our pot roast recipe. This Pot Roast in Beer is a hearty and delicious take on a beloved classic, with the rich, malty flavors...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds top round steak, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 whole cloves

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat a roasting pan over high heat, and coat bottom with oil. Sear meat on all sides. Remove from pan, and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to low, saute onion, celery and garlic, scraping up browned bits. Cover, and cook on low for 15 minutes.
  • Mix in cream of mushroom soup and beer. Wrap bay leaves and cloves in cheesecloth, tie with string, and add to pan. Place roast on top of vegetables, spooning some sauce over meat. Cover with foil, and place lid over foil to seal well. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove meat from pan, and slice. Return to the pan, and spoon sauce over. Cook an additional 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    387 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 92mg
    • Sodium: 418mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 647mg