Beer Braised Venison Roast

unsalted butter

venison roast ((or beef shoulder roast))

salt

ground black pepper

onions, (cut in half and quartered)

large potatoes, (cut into 1” cubes)

carrots, (cut into 1” chunks)

unbleached all-purpose flour ((plus an additional 1/4 c if necessary, added at the end))

bottles beer ((dark lager style is best))

vegetable or beef stock ((we prefer low sodium))

tomato paste

brown sugar

mustard powder

thyme