Maple syrup beer beef chuck roast with potatoes

Serves : 4

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time : 7 hours

Ingredients

• 2 kg (4 lb) chuck roast
• 1 l (4 cups) beef broth
• 1 l (4 cups) dark beer
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) maple syrup
• 500 ml (2 cups) onion, chopped
• 60 ml (4 tablespoons) horseradish
• 2 bay leaves
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) herbes de Provence blend
• 60 ml (4 tbsp.) cornstarch, diluted in a little water
• 24 to 36 Grelot potatoes
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat oven, rack in center, to 160°C (325°F).
2. Place meat in a roasting pan and add broth, beer, maple syrup, onion, horseradish, bay leaf, herbes de Provence, cover and bake for 6 hours.
3. Add the diluted cornstarch, potatoes and continue cooking in the oven, uncovered, for 1 hour.