Mediterranean Beef Pot Roast
Pot roast made more modern. Instead of root vegetables and starches, this Cross Rib Roast simmers in an unexpected yet delicious blend of balsamic vinegar, onions, shallots and dates.
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Servings: 6
Ingredients: 10
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly coat beef Cross Rib Roast with flour. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Brown roast evenly; remove.
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Step 2
Add 1-1/2 cups water and vinegar to Dutch oven; cook and stir until brown bits attached to pan are dissolved. Return 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 roast is fork-tender. Remove roast; keep warm.
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Step 3
Cook liquid and vegetables over medium-high heat to desired consistency. Carve roast. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Information
377 Calories
4g SAT FAT
46g PROTEIN
5.7 mg IRON
13.5 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 377 Calories; 144 Calories from fat; 16g Total Fat (4 g Saturated Fat; 8 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 139 mg Cholesterol; 285 mg Sodium; 14 g Total Carbohydrate; 1.3 g Dietary Fiber; 46 g Protein; 5.7 mg Iron; 7.1 mg NE Niacin; 0.8 mg Vitamin B6; 4.8 mcg Vitamin B12; 13.5 mg Zinc; 56.7 mcg Selenium; 112.6 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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