OLD FASHIONED POT ROAST AND GRAVY

Old Fashioned Pot Roast and Gravy image

Provided by Jane Whittaker

Categories Roasts

Time 8h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 lb any type beef roast, chuck, london broil, antyhing that is on sale
1 Tbsp vegtable oil
2 sprig(s) celery tops, chopped
1 can(s) beer, any kind cook likes
1/2 small bag baby carrots ( if you love cooked carrots, use the whole bag)
10 oz bag frozen pearl onions.
14 oz can beef broth
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper, or to taste
2 medium bay leaves
1/2 tsp dried parsley
gravy;
1/2 c cold water
3/4 c cornstarch
1 tsp gravy master optional

Steps:

1. Brown the roast in vegtable oil, turning to brown on all sides.
2. Put a disposable crock pot liner in your cooker.
3. Put your veggies, celery tops, beef broth,and seasonings in.
4. Put browned meat on top of veggies.
5. In the pan that you browned the roast in, pour 1/2 can of beer, bring to boil to deglaze all those lovely crunchies. That's where all the love is.
6. Pour the beer mixture over the meat, the other half of the can either give to the nearest man,or the cook can have it!
7. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
8. When you are just about ready to eat, remove the meat and veggies, put on a platter and cover to keep warm.
9. Pour the juices from the slow cooker into a fry pan, makes it easier to boil the gravy, and use a spatula instead of a spoon.
10. Combine all the gravy ingredients in a bowl.
11. Bring the cooking juices to a gentle boil, add your gravy ingredients a little at a time, stirring constantly until thickened.

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