Braised Italian-Style Beef

Submitted by Irmgard

"This is a big favourite at my house. Because it is prepared on the stovetop, it can be served all year round. It is delicious served with mashed potatoes or egg noodles."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 40mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 lbs boneless beef blade roast
• 2 garlic cloves, slivered
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 onions, coarsely chopped
• 3 carrots, coarsely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 cup chopped drained canned tomato
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil

directions

1. With a sharp knife, make small cuts in the beef; insert a garlic sliver in each.
2. Rub the meat with salt and pepper; sprinkle with flour.
3. In a deep heavy saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over high heat; sear the meat for about 7 minutes or until browned all over.
4. Add the onions, carrots, celery, thyme, bay leaf and stock.
5. Cover tightly and simmer over low heat for 1-1/2 hours, turning the beef occasionally.
6. Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, oregano and basil; simmer for 45 to 50 minutes or until the beef is tender.
7. Discard the bay leaf.
8. Slice and serve with the vegetables and sauce.