Stout Shiitake Pot Roast Recipes

FALL STOUT POT ROAST WITH AUTUMN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• The night before, season the chuck roast liberally with salt and pepper and refrigerate uncovered.
• When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
• In a large Dutch oven, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat. Season the chuck roast again with salt and pepper and dust with flour, shaking off the excess. Sear on all sides, browning the meat evenly, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Remove the roast to a plate, then add the carrots, turnips and onion to the pot. Lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are caramelized, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, garlic, thyme and bay leaves and cook another 2 minutes.
• Add the roast back to the pot, then add the beer and beef stock. Nestle the roast down among the vegetables so that it is mostly submerged in the liquid. Bring to a simmer. Cover, leaving the lid slightly ajar, and place in the oven to cook under very tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours, testing with a small knife for tenderness after 3 hours.
• Meanwhile, heat the butter in saucepot over medium-low heat, add the pearl onions and peas and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions and peas are warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Once the roast is done, remove it from the pot and cut off the string. Discard the thyme and bay leaves. If you'd like the sauce thicker, place the Dutch oven back on the stove and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced to the desired thickness (you're looking for a rich and smooth sauce).
• To plate, slice the roast into thick slices. Place the vegetables on a platter, then the beef, then ladle the sauce over. Spoon the peas and onions on top and sprinkle with the chives and tarragon.

POT ROAST WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOM GRAVY

Steps:

• 1. Place the dried mushrooms in boiling water and let soak for 30 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer reserving the liquid. Squeeze the mushroom dry and slice. Set aside
• 2. Heat oil in a skillet and add the roast searing it on all sides. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker. Add the shallots to the skillet cook until softened. Add the garlic, ginger, salt, white pepper, the soaked mushrooms and the fresh mushrooms. Cook until browned. Add the wine and let cook until most has evaporated. Add the beef broth, reserved mushroom water and beef bouillon. Cook to mix well
• 3. Pour over the roast and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. Remove roast from slow cooker and shred. Cover to keep warm.
• 4. Add the cooking liquid to a saucepan. Add the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, and chili pepper. Bring to a boil. Mix the cornstarch with the water. Stir into the gravy to thicken. Mix the roast in with the gravy
• 5. Serve over rice noodles, egg noodles, rice or mashed potatoes. Garnish with scallions