The Gourmet Butcher's New England Boiled Beef Dinner

Ingredients

4 pounds and a half pot roast, preferably Chuck or Shoulder (with the bone in, if possible); if not, then boneles

1 piece large onion cut into about 8;

10 inches fresh carrots, about 1.5 to 2 long;

10 small to medium potatoes, washed and peeled;

2 inches medium turnips cut into 1.5 to 2 chunks;

1 inch medium cabbage cut into 3 to 4 chunks;

1/2 teaspoon of Kosher salt;

1 teaspoon pepper;

1/2 cup red wine (drink the rest of the bottle);

Brown the meat on all sides.

Deglaze the pan with the red wine.

Place all the ingredients into a large roasting pan.

Sprinkle with the salt and pepper.

Cover and cook in a 300 degree F oven for 3 ½ to 4 hours.

Check periodically to make sure you have enough liquid… if not, add a bit of beef broth.

Serve – and remember to use the stew broth on your potatoes

4 servings

Friday, May 13, 2011 - 1:45am