MEDITERRANEAN BRAISED BEEF

Mediterranean Braised Beef image

Provided by dicentra

Time 2h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2-3 lbs boneless beef chuck shoulder pot roast
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 small onions, halved, sliced
4 medium shallots, sliced
1/4 cup chopped pitted dates
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Heat oven to 325°F Lightly coat beef pot roast with flour. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Brown pot roast; remove.
Add 1-1/2 cups water and vinegar to Dutch oven; cook and stir until brown bits attached to pan are dissolved. Return pot roast.
Add onions, shallots, dates, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover tightly and cook in 325°F oven 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until pot roast is fork-tender. Remove pot roast; keep warm.
Cook liquid and vegetables over medium-high heat to desired consistency. Carve pot roast. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.4, Fat 41.6, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 130.4, Sodium 307.2, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 5.7, Protein 35.9