This Crock Pot Beer-Braised Pot Roast is your ultimate one-pot comfort meal — fall-apart tender beef, rich savory gravy, and a generous splash of bold beer to bring it all together.

Toss everything in your slow cooker in the morning, then let the beer do its magic while you go about your day.

Serve it over mashed potatoes, noodles, or just a thick slice of bread to soak up the goodness.

Ingredients

• 3–4 lb chuck roast
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 potatoes, chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 12 oz beer (brown ale, amber ale, or stout)
• 1½ cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 3 sprigs thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
• 2 sprigs rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)
• 2 bay leaves

Beer Tip: Choose a malty, not-too-bitter beer — brown ale, stout, or amber ale works best. Avoid hoppy IPAs.

Instructions

Step 1 (Optional): Sear the Roast

For deeper flavor, sear the seasoned roast in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side. Transfer to the Crock Pot.

Shortcut: Skip the sear if you’re short on time — it’ll still be delicious.

Step 2: Add Everything to the Slow Cooker

• Add onion, garlic, carrots, and potatoes around the roast.
• Stir tomato paste into the beef broth and pour over everything.
• Add beer, Worcestershire, herbs, and bay leaves.

Step 3: Slow Cook

Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the meat is fall-apart tender and the veggies are soft but not mushy.

Step 4 (Optional): Thicken the Gravy

• Remove the roast and veggies. Skim fat from the top of the liquid.
• Whisk 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water, then stir into the cooking liquid.
• Cover and cook on HIGH for another 15–20 minutes until thickened.

Or: Simmer the liquid in a saucepan on the stove for a faster reduction.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve Over:
  • Mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles
  • Creamy polenta
  • Toasted beer bread or crusty sourdough
• Top With:
  • Chopped parsley
  • Horseradish cream or mustard drizzle
  • Crispy onions or garlic chips

Beer Pairing

• In the pot:
  • Brown ale
  • Amber ale
  • Dry stout or porter
• In your glass:
  • The same beer used in the braise
  • Belgian dubbel for richness
  • Pale ale for contrast with the dark gravy

Final Thoughts

Crock Pot Beer-Braised Pot Roast is tender, flavorful, and nearly effortless — the kind of recipe that fills your house with incredible aroma and your bowl with serious satisfaction.

The beer gives the roast depth, the broth becomes a gravy worth drinking, and every bite is better than the last.

Cheers to slow-cooked meals with bold beer soul! 🍺🥩⏲️

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