Beef

SwansonВ Braised Beef with Shallots and

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Drescription

Tender beef braised with caramelized shallots and mushrooms in a savory sauce, ideal for an elegant yet comforting meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck pot roast, cut into serving-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 pound small shallots, peeled
  • 1 cup swansonВ® beef stock
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 2 large carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups mushrooms, cut into quarters
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel

Directions

  1. Coat the beef with flour.
  2. Heat the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until it's well browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the skillet.
  3. Add the shallots to the skillet. Cook for 10 minutes or until they're tender. Stir in the stock, tomatoes, vinegar and sugar and heat to a boil. Return the beef to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
  4. Add the carrots and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 30 minutes or until the carrots are tender. Remove the beef and vegetables from the skillet.
  5. Increase the heat to high. Cook for 10 minutes or until the stock mixture thickens. Return the beef and vegetables to the skillet. Season as desired. Sprinkle with the parsley and lemon peel.
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