Ingredients

1

tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

1

(4-lb.) boneless beef chuck roast

1

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon pepper

6

medium onions, sliced

1 1/2

cups beef broth

3/4

cup beer or nonalcoholic beer

2

tablespoons brown sugar

3

tablespoons Dijon mustard

2

tablespoons cider vinegar

Preparation

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef roast; cook about 10 minutes or until browned on all sides, turning occasionally. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Place onions in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Place beef on onions. In small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour over beef and onions.

Cover; cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours.

With slotted spoon, remove beef and onions from slow cooker. Cut beef into slices. If desired, skim fat from beef juices in slow cooker. Serve beef with juices.