Savory Braised Beef

Name: Savory Braised Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h 5 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound boneless beef chuck roast; 3/4 cup water; 1 small apple, thinly sliced; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 small new potatoes, halved; 2 cabbage wedges (about 2 inches thick); 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes; 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1-1/2 teaspoons water

FOR the first time in 23 years, I'm again cooking for two. It's quite an adjustment, but I'm getting adept at making the changes. But my husband and I enjoy this delicious dish—with meat, potatoes and vegetables, it's a meal in itself. —Eva Knight Nashua, New Hampshire

Ingredients

1/2 pound boneless beef chuck roast
3/4 cup water
1 small apple, thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 small new potatoes, halved
2 cabbage wedges (about 2 inches thick)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons water

Directions

Trim fat from meat and cut into 1-in. cubes; brown in a skillet coated with cooking spray. Add water, apple, onion, salt if desired and pepper. Cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours.
Add potatoes and cabbage; cover and simmer for 35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomatoes; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Blend cornstarch and water; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 401 calories, 13g fat (0 saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 560mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Savory Braised Beef in Reminisce Extra December 1996

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nhardinger

May 13, 2013

We really like this one. I added a little sage and thyme to season. I'm also going to cut down the amount of potatoes in future versions - 4 potatoes was a bit much for us.