Ingreadient :

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 to 3 pounds)
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) stout or nonalcoholic beer
• 1/2 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried savory
• 1 pound red potatoes (about 8 small), cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Direction :

1. In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Brown roast on all sides; remove from pan.
2. In same pan, heat remaining oil. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add beer, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in mushrooms, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and savory. Return roast to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1-1/2 hours.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-25 minutes longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. If desired, skim fat and thicken cooking juices for gravy.