Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2011

Probably more like 3.5 stars. It's not bad, but despite the fact that I added more garlic, plenty of salt and pepper, and oven roasted potatoes with paprika and oregano it was still very bland. Kick it up a notch with your favorite spices and this will be a 4-5 star recipe.

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Jules

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2011

We really loved this recipe but it was a little tough when cooked in the pan the way the recipe suggests. Next time we are going to do it in the crock pot.

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1795april

Reviewed: May 6, 2011

Delicious recipe! I made mine in the crock pot after searing the meat and sauteeing the vegetables. The meat was so tender and falling apart. Next time I might add something to thicken the gravy, because it was pretty thin, but still very tasty!

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alisonfitzgerald

Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2011

I thought that this roast sounded delicious and that it was supported by the reviews, but I have got to say that it was not that wonderful. The juices were pretty bland - I had to add my own seasonings to make this taste decent. I think the only good part of this recipe were the vegetables.

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my2lyns

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2011

Very good meal for a crowd. Substituted 1 can cream of onion & 1 can cream of celery, as I doubled the recipe.

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RNEILEEN

Home Town: Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2011

My husband absolutely loves this roast and for me it's okay. I like using lipton onion and golden mushroom flavor better and it's also much easier. I used a chuck roast and I also used golden mushroom instead.

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mizjmassie

Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2011

Been using beer in my pot roasts for years, but never in combo with soup. Followed basic recipe closely. Used a chuck roast trimmed of fat seasoned with a little salt and freshly ground pepper. Used a flavorful pale ale and added a couple sliced carrots along with celery and onion. Cooked in cast iron dutch oven just over 3 hr in a 300° oven. Added portabello mushrooms along with sliced meat for last 30 minutes. Came out very tender and flavorful. Served with noodles and crusty homemade Australian "Damper Bread" it made a hearty dinner on a winter night.

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TWL

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Mount Solon, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2011

Outstanding. I didn't add the cloves or bay leaf. I used polish beer and a jar of turkey gravy/three cans of sliced mushrooms because I didn't have mushroom soup. I also used salt pepper and garlic/pepper on the roast before i cooked it. I was worried about cooking a roast in the roasting pan on top of the stove because my pan is large and oval. I was afraid it would ruin the pan or heat unevenly but it was perfect. I let my three pound angus chuck roast simmer for 4 hours while I worked around the house. It smelled heavenly and was perfect when I served it. I threw baking potatoes and whole carrots in next to the roast. Very easy and tasty.

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MRSARAB

Cooking Level: Beginning

Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2010

Left out the cloves..didn't appeal to me. Slow cooked in roaster. Excellent texture, flavor, and aroma.

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nancypants

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Bakersfield, California, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2010

Very very good. I was in a hurry so I skipped the onion, celery, by leaves and cloves. I just put it in the crock pot with the other basic stuff and it was awesome! I added flour to the sauce after it cooked and it made wonderful gravy! I'll make this again for sure

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