-Classic Pot Roast This savory pot roast is made the classic, time-tested, way.   Prep: 20 minutes  Cook: 2-1/2 hours.Serves:6 to 8  1 boneless beef chuck shoulder, arm or blade pot roast  (about 3 lbs.)  2 Tbsp. vegetable oil  1 tsp. salt  1/4 tsp. pepper  3 cups thinly sliced onions (about 2 medium sized)  3 cloves garlic, minced  1/4 cup all-purpose flour  1/2 cup beer or apple cider  1/2 cup water  1 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crumbled   Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until hot.  Place beef pot roast in Dutch oven; brown evenly.  Remove roast from Dutch oven; season with salt and pepper.   Add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to Dutch oven; heat until hot.  Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 10 minutes or until onions  are very soft and golden. Stir in flour. Stir in beer (or cider),  water and thyme until blended; bring to a boil. Return pot roast  to Dutch oven. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer  2-1/4 to 2-3/4 hours, or until pot roast is fork-tender.   Remove pot roast to platter; carve into slices.   |