Braised Beef Pot Roast

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Trim fat from beef

2. 2

   Cut a length of kitchen string about four times the length of the roast and wrap once around the length , then around width several times , tying where it comes together

3. 3

   In a large dutch oven , heat oil over moderately high heat

4. 4

   Brown beef on all sides

5. 5

   Transfer to a plate

6. 6

   Add vegetables to pan and saute for about 7 minutes or until browned and slightly softened

7. 7

   Return beef to pan

8. 8

   Add wine vinegar , stock , herbs , salt and pepper

9. 9

   Stir to blend

10. 10

    Cover and simmer gently about two hours , turning meat every 30 minutes

11. 11

    Return vegetables to pot , cover , and simmer about 15 m inutes , or until beef is very tender

12. 12

    Discard bay leaf

13. 13

    Slice meat and arrange on platter surrounded by vegetables

14. 14

    Serve with pot juices

15. 15

    Prepare and add the remaining ingredients as listed: sirloin, onions, carrots, celery, dried thyme.