Amazing Pot Roast Recipe

Ingredients for Amazing Pot Roast

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Boneless Beef Chuck
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 large onion, chopped
• Garlic Cloves
• Dark Beer
• Mccormick Cocoa Chile Blend
• Chili Pepper
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• Dried Parsley
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Fresh Parsley

How to Make Amazing Pot Roast

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. In a bowl, mix together 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
3. Generously season the 3-4 lb pot roast with the flour mixture.
4. In a heavy cast iron pot or Dutch oven, cook 6 slices bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.
5. Wipe out most of the remaining bacon fat from the pot, leaving about 2 tablespoons.
6. Sear the pot roast over high heat for 4 minutes per side, until well-browned.
7. Add 1 large chopped onion and 4 cloves minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
8. Crumble the reserved bacon and add it to the pot along with the following: 2 tablespoons McCormick Cocoa Chili Blend (or substitute: 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp chipotle chili powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp brown sugar), 1/2 cup raisins, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon ground cumin.
9. Pour in 1 (12-ounce) bottle of dark beer and add enough water to come about halfway up the roast.
10. Bring to a simmer. For stovetop cooking, cover tightly and simmer gently over low heat for approximately 45 minutes per pound, or until the beef is fork-tender. For oven cooking, cover tightly and braise in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes per pound, or until fork-tender. For slow cooker, place browned roast and remaining ingredients in your slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours.
11. If desired, thicken the cooking liquid with 1/4 cup broken tortillas, a slurry of 1 tablespoon flour and 2 tablespoons cold water, or cornstarch mixed with cold water to desired consistency. Reduce for a richer gravy or sauce.
12. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
13. Serve over your favorite noodles, mashed potatoes, or sliced for an open-faced sandwich.