Ale Braised Pot Roast

Ingredients

If you’re looking for a cozy, low-effort dinner that still feels a little special—this Ale Braised Pot Roast is it. Mixing a citrusy white ale into the beef broth base gives you a roast that’s lighter and brighter than your typical Sunday roast.

I love this as an unexpected—but super impressive—alternative to a traditional Easter ham. If you’re skipping the ham, or just want something a little different this year, this roast will be a crowd-pleaser. It's vibrant and fresh, and I love serving with baby potatoes and carrots.

Fun Fact: I’m drinking the same beer for my beer break that I used to braise the roast! It’s Celis White from Celis Brewery 🍻

For the Ale Braised Pot Roast:

Chuck roast

1 small onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp Neutral oil

Salt & pepper

¼ cup tomato paste

1 can white wheat beer (I’m using Celis White that has citrusy notes)

1 - 1.5 cups beef broth

Fresh rosemary, thyme

Bay leaf

Optional: splash of apple cider vinegar at the end for brightness

For the Zesty Garlic Herb Topping:

Handful fresh Italian parsley

Handful fresh dill

1 garlic clove, grated

Zest from 1 lemon

Full recipe is up on the blog if you want to print it out! xx