Balsamic-Braised Pot Roast Recipe

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Balsamic-Braised Pot Roast
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Stir together the wine, vinegar and sugar; set aside.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium heat.
  4. While the pan is heating, dry the meat with paper towels.
  5. Sprinkle with about 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  6. Place in the pot and brown well, about 8 minutes per side.
  7. Remove from the pan.
  8. Turn the heat to medium-low.
  9. Put the onions into the pan and sauté until translucent and golden, about 10 minutes.
  10. Add the garlic; sauté 1 minute.
  11. Stir in the wine mixture.
  12. Bring to a boil and continue cooking at a low boil 3 minutes.
  13. Stir in the undrained tomatoes, raisins, strips of lemon zest and beef broth.
  14. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 5 minutes.
  15. Put the pot roast back into the pan.
  16. Bring the liquid back to a simmer, cover and place on center oven rack of preheated oven.
  17. Cook 1 hour.
  18. Turn the meat, recover and continue cooking about 1 1/2 hours longer, or until the meat is very tender, offering little resistance when pierced with a fork.
  19. While the meat is cooking, put the olives, parsley and grated lemon zest on a cutting surface and chop together finely.
  20. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  21. Remove the roast from the oven.
  22. Transfer the meat to a cutting surface and cover with a piece of aluminum foil.
  23. Degrease the cooking juices.
  24. Purée about 1 1/2 cups and pour back into the remaining juices.
  25. Add more salt and pepper if needed.
  26. Cut the meat across the grain in thin slices.
  27. Put into the sauce.
  28. Keep warm on low heat.
  29. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  30. Drain well.
  31. Pour into a large serving bowl.
  32. Toss with the olive mixture and some of the sauce.
  33. Spoon onto serving plates along with the meat.
  34. Serve extra sauce to the side.
  35. Note: Use a vegetable peeler to remove strips of the lemon zest, removing only the yellow part of the peel.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 661.69 Kcal (2770 kJ)
Calories from fat 384.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.7g 66%
Cholesterol 124.44mg 41%
Sodium 630.28mg 26%
Potassium 803.13mg 17%
Total Carbs 30.21g 10%
Sugars 8.42g 34%
Dietary Fiber 3.55g 14%
Protein 31.7g 63%
Vitamin C 29mg 48%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 58.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 172.94 Kcal (724 kJ)
Calories from fat 100.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.16g 66%
Cholesterol 32.52mg 41%
Sodium 164.73mg 26%
Potassium 209.91mg 17%
Total Carbs 7.89g 10%
Sugars 2.2g 34%
Dietary Fiber 0.93g 14%
Protein 8.28g 63%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 48%
Iron 1.2mg 26%
Calcium 15.3mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.1
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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