Shelly's Recipe

BRAISED BEEF WITH SHALLOTS AND MUSHROOMS

Category: Roasts/Tenderloin - Beef

1 1/2 lbs beef chuck pot roast, cut into serving-sized pieces
1/4 cup flour
3 tbsp. butter
1/2 lb. small shallot, peeled
1 cup beef stock
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp packed brown sugar
2 large carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
2 cups mushrooms, cut into quarters (about 5 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp grated lemon peel

Coat the beef with flour. 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.

Add the shallots to the skillet. Cook for 10 minutes or until 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.

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. 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.