German-Style Beef Roast

• 1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 pounds), trimmed
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cold water

1. Cut roast in half; sprinkle with pepper. Place onion and roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the beer, ketchup and brown sugar; pour over top. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender.
2. Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil.
3. Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with roast.

chuck roast, pepper, onion, nonalcoholic, ketchup, brown sugar, allpurpose, cold water

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/german-style-beef-roast/ (may not work)