Cumin-Crusted Pot Roast with Sweet Potatoes and Parsnips |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Browning the pot roast before it braises maximizes the flavors in the dish by creating a caramelized crust on the meat. Ingredients:
1 1/2 tablespoons instant minced onion |
1 tablespoon cumin seeds |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided |
3 pounds boneless chuck roast, trimmed |
cooking spray |
4 small onions, each cut into 8 wedges |
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced |
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium beef broth |
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained |
3 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled sweet potatoes |
2 cups chopped peeled parsnips |
2 cups (1/2-inch) pieces green bell pepper |
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Combine first 5 ingredients in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt. Lightly coat roast with cooking spray; rub spice mixture over roast.
3. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add roast to pan, and cook for 6 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Remove roast from pan. Add onions to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Add garlic, and sauté for 1 minute. Add balsamic vinegar, beef broth, and diced tomatoes; bring to a boil. Return roast to pan; cover. Bake at 350° for 2 hours, turning roast after 1 hour.
4. Add potatoes, parsnips, and bell pepper to pan; cover and bake an additional 1 hour or until vegetables are tender. Remove roast from pan, and let stand for 15 minutes. Shred meat with 2 forks. Stir remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and parsley into vegetable mixture. Serve roast with vegetable mixture and cooking liquid.
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