Description

¼ cup vegetable oil, bacon fat, or lard
One Hay Mama 4lb. Boneless chuck roast, tied
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 small turnip, chopped (optional)
1 12 oz bottle beer, such as a lager or ale (or you can substitute 1 ½ cup dry red or white wine)
½ cup beef, veal, chicken or vegetable stock or water
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 bay leaf
3 or 4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only, or ½ teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons unsalted butter