Beef Alla Certosina

Submitted by Kat's Mom

"From The Talisman Italian Cookbook: Italy's bestselling cookbook adapted for American kitchens. I fleshed out the directions a bit, as they assumed a seasoned cook was doing the cooking. This one sounds like the house would smell wonderful while it is cooking. Will let you know soon!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 roast
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs beef eye round
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 slice bacon, chopped
• salt
• pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3 -4 anchovy fillets, chopped fine
• 2 teaspoons parsley, chopped
• 1 cup beef stock or 1 cup water

directions

1. Put beef in large saucepan with oil, butter, chopped bacon, salt, pepper, nutmeg and brown slowly, but thoroughly.
2. When meat is well browned, add the chopped anchovies, parsley and the stock or water.
3. Reduce heat, cover the pan and cook slowly about 1 1/4 hours, or until the meat is tender.
4. Add water to pan drippings, if necessary, to make gravy.
5. Slice beef and serve covered with gravy.

Reviews

[djmastermum]

This is absolutely fabulous, outstanding. Great flavours, great gravy! I'll be sure to make this a lot! Very easy and quick to put together!