Mediterranean Braised Beef

Pot Roast made more modern. Instead of root vegetables and starches, this Shoulder Roast simmers in an unexpected yet delicious blend of balsamic vinegar, onions, shallots and dates.

Mediterranean Braised Beef


Ingredients

  • 1 beef Shoulder Roast Boneless (2-1/2 to 3 pounds)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 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 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

240 Minutes

8 Servings

283kcal Calories

34g Protein

Cooking

  1. 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.
  2. 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 2-1/4 to 3-1/4 hours or until pot roast is fork-tender. Remove pot roast; keep warm.
  3. Cook liquid and vegetables over medium-high heat to desired consistency. Carve pot roast. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition

Serv Size Calories Total Fat Cholesterol Total Carbs Protein
8 283kcal 12g 104mg 10g 34g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much of a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. 3g Saturated Fat; 6g Monounsaturated Fat; Carbohydrates; 1g Fiber; 5.3mg Niacin; 0.6mg Vitamin B6; 3.6mcg Vitamin B12; 4.2mg Iron; 42.1mcg Selenium; Zinc; 101.9mg Choline;

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