German-Style Beef Roast Recipe

German-Style Beef Roast Recipe German-Style Beef Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

“My grandmother used to make this, and I adapted it for my slow cooker.” You’ll love its convenience and great taste. —Lois Stanley, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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German-Style Beef Roast Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. Cook: 8 hours
  • Yield: 10 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 pounds), trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 bottle (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cold water

Directions

  • Cut roast in half; sprinkle with pepper. Place onion and roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the beer, ketchup and brown sugar; pour over top. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender.
  • Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil.
  • Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with roast. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 4 ounces cooked beef with 1/3 cup gravy equals 376 calories, 17 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 118 mg cholesterol, 382 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 36 g protein.

Originally published as German-Style Beef Roast in Simple & Delicious October/November 2010, p16

Light-Bodied Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.

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Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2013 by msdishtac

I've been making this recipe for 2 years now. HUGE hit with my hubby, and even for my picky nieces and nephew! This time, I added a couple teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and about a teaspoon of worcestershire just for a little more kick. YUM! Also, have done it with flavored beer (like, pumpkin spice, or octoberfest, or something), and it amps-up the flavor that much more.

We've omitted the flour gravy, because it was too heavy. Just blend the onions with some of the gravy in a magic bullet or food processor. It makes it quite thick enough.

Serve with garlic mashed potatoes the first night, then use rice the next night, so that all the broth is put to good use.

YUM YUM YUM YUM YUM!!!

Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2012 by jaclyn1973

I have not made this though i think I will try. Having lived in Germany I was surprised the recipe didnt call for any vinegar...But then I realized maybe it's just saurbraten and German Potatoe Salad that include the vinegar

Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2012 by jaclyn1973

I have not made this though i think I will try. Having lived in Germany I was surprised the recipe didnt call for any vinegar...But then I realized maybe it's just saurbraten and German Potatoe Salad that include the vinegar

Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2012 by WhitneyR

This is delish! I love the suggestion and recipes for using up the leftover meat. Two nights of dinners that come together quickly- I love it!

Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2011 by jfmorrill

We tried variations of it twice in the same weekend and loved it both times.

Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2011 by MichMajor

If I made this again I'd cut the amount of beer in half, it was a little too over powering but the roast turned out nice and moist.

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2011 by petrhino

OMG-this was the best thing I have ever made in the crock pot. My whole family loved it, and even my 9 year old daughter asked for more. I told my husband, if I should ever be asked what I want for my last meal, this would be it. Made it with mashed potatoes and green beans. YUM!

Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2011 by JuneRamsey

I just have a question: "Why does the roast have to be cut in half?"

Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2011 by karynp6

I subbed ginger ale for the beer. Probably a little sweeter gravy that way but still very good.

Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2010 by Kichler073

Excellent!

 
 

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