Pomegranate Beef -- pretty much the best meal in the entire world.
Published: Thu, 02/09/17
Alright -- as I pointed out yesterday, we are on a major countdown until Valentine's Day.
I've been married for 17 years, and have been with Adam for 23 years (we met in high school!)
This means that we no longer go out on Valentine's Day because
THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT THERE!
:-)
Instead, we make a nice dinner at home, set the table with china, and let the kids serve us, restaurant-style.
We call it: Chez O'Dea
:-)
and it's awesome.
This year, the way it's been every year for the past 5 or so, the menu will include:
Pomegranate Beef
serves 8
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, sliced
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 pounds beef roast (I used a chuck roast)
4 garlic cloves (whole is fine, or you can chop them)
1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
1 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 cup golden raisins
The Directions.
Use at least a 6-quart slow cooker.
Swirl the olive oil into the bottom of the stoneware.
Add the onion.
Rub the spices on all sides of meat and add to the stoneware with the garlic, the whole can of tomatoes, pomegranate juice, vinegar, and syrup.
Sprinkle the raisins on top.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for about 5 hours.
The meat is done when it has reached desired tenderness -- which means you should be able to literally cut it with a spoon!! :-)
The Verdict.
I can't even count how many times I've made this dish. I've made it for book signings, on television, and for 4-generations of family.
It is DELICIOUS. There is an awful lot of sauce left in the pot afterwards -- and you could easily suck it up with a straw; it's beyond amazing.
Enjoy!! Happy Slow Cooking!!
steph
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