OLD-FASHIONED BEEF POT ROAST

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From our local paper. In the original recipe 3 brown onions (roughly chopped) were used but due to allergy issues they have been omitted and also 2 bunches of baby carrots (trimmed) and 3 parsnips and I have added potatoes.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 kg blade roast (bolar blade specified)
4 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
500 g carrots
1 parsnip (240 grams)
500 g potatoes
4 bay leaves
30 g butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons brandy
250 ml apple cider vinegar (good quality)
2 cups beef stock

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 160°C.
  • Peel and chop vegetables into large bite size pieces.
  • Heat butter and oil in a big oven proof pot and add meat and brown on all sides.
  • Remove meat and add garlic, cook till fragrant (if using onion add with garlic and cook for a few minutes) and then add remaining vegetables and bay leaves and cook for a few more minutes.
  • Add the brandy and cook till evaporated.
  • Remove the vegetables from the pot and put the meat back and then pile the vegetables on top.
  • Pour the vinegar and stock over meat and vegetables.
  • Place the lid on and cook in the oven for 2 - 2 1/2 hours at 160°C.
  • Carve meat and serve combined with vegetables and juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.8, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 10.7, Sodium 398.1, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4.8, Protein 3.5

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