German-Style Beef Roast

1 3-pound boneless beef round rump roast

1 12-ounce can beer

1 cup ketchup

1. Trim any excess fat from roast. Place in a Dutch oven or kettle.

2. In a bowl, stir together beer and ketchup. Pour over beef.

3. Cover and bake in a 325° oven for 2 1/2 hours or till tender. Remove meat from Dutch oven. Cool slightly.

4. Slice meat and return slices to sauce in pan. Reheat or transfer to a storage container; cover and chill up to 24 hours before serving time. To reheat, return mixture to Dutch oven. Bring mixture to a boil and simmer, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes. Skim fat from sauce and serve sauce wit h the meat. Makes 10 to 12 servings.