EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN POT ROAST

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The beef comes out so good and tender in this easy recipe.

Provided by Angela Gray

Categories     Roasts

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3.5 lb beef chuck, boneless
2 Tbsp oil
1 c chopped onion
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 c dry red wine
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp cinnamon
2 small bay leaves
1 lemon peel, grated
1/2 c dried apricots
1/2 c prunes, pitted

Steps:

  • 1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 4 to 5 quart ovenproof pot over medium heat.
  • 2. Pat meat dry with paper towels.
  • 3. Add to hot oil along with all of the vegetables and garlic.
  • 4. Brown meat on all sides.
  • 5. Stir the onion and garlic occasionally.
  • 6. Add liquids, seasonings, apricots and prunes.
  • 7. Cover tightly and bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours in a preheated 325 oven, until meat is fork tender.
  • 8. Lift meat to a cutting board.
  • 9. Cover loosely with foil and let stand 10 to 15 minutes.
  • 10. Discard any bay leaves and/or citrus peel and skim fat from sauce.
  • 11. If you like, thicken the sauce by stirring in 3 tablespoons flour mixed with 1/4 cup water.
  • 12. Slice meat across the grain and serve with the sauce.

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