Country Chuck Roast with Mushroom Gravy Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2-1/2 to 3 pounds)
• 3 garlic cloves, halved
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large sweet onion, quartered
• 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef consomme, undiluted
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 to 4 drops browning sauce, optional
• 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) light beer or nonalcoholic beer
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons cold water