Beer and Onion Roast Beast

INGREDIENTS

• 1 roast (beef, pork, venison, etc.)
• kosher salt
• 5 slices bacon, chopped
• 3 onions, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 12 oz bottle or can beer
• 2 c beef broth

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 350. Heat Dutch oven over medium-high.
2. When the pan is hot, add 3 Tbsp oil.
3. Sprinkle roast generously with salt.
4. Sear the meat on all sides, about 8 minutes total (1.5 minutes per side). Remove meat to plate.
5. Reduce heat to medium. Cook bacon until crispy. Remove with slotted spoon and reserve for garnish.
6. Add onions, garlic and bay leaves, and cook until slightly browned, about 10 minutes.
7. Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes.
8. Add beer, stir until thickened.
9. Return browned meat to pan. Bring to a simmer.
10. Cover, transfer to the oven and braise about 3.5 hours, flipping halfway through.
11. Serve with crusty bread or cheese toasts.

( The Chopped Cookbook - kindle ) -- JMag Guthrie - 2017-06-22