4 pounds chuck roast * see note

yellow onion sliced 2 celery stalks chopped

1/4 cup green peppers chopped

1/3 cup water

1/2 cup chili sauce

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

12 ounces beer

* Use a chuck roast or similar cut.

Place roast in large oven proof pan with lid. Mix the remaining ingredients except beer and pour evenly over roast. Roast uncovered in 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Pour room temperature beer over, COVER, and cook for 2 3 hours longer depending on the thickness of the roast. Thicken liquid with flour if you wish.