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Tuscan Beef Pot Roast

Parmesan Polenta
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Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (14.5-oz) can organic diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
  • 1 (6-oz) can tomato paste with Italian herbs
  • ¾ cup low-sodium beef broth, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 (2-lb) boneless chuck roast, well trimmed
  • 1 (15-oz) can BPA-free cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 Tbsp arrowroot

Instructions

  1. Combine onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, ½ cup broth, garlic, salt, and pepper in a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker; stir well. Add roast.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours or until meat easily shreds. Shred beef, and stir in beans.
  3. Whisk together arrowroot and ¼ cup broth; stir into beef mixture. Cook on HIGH, uncovered, 15 minutes or until thickened.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup coarse-ground polenta
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp butter

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Bring broth to a boil over medium heat; slowly whisk in polenta, salt, and pepper.
  2. Reduce heat to low; simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in cheese and butter; cook 5 minutes or until creamy.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
320
114
434
Fat (g) 7 6 13
Sat. Fat (g) 2 4 6
Protein (g) 36 4 40
Carb (g) 27 11 38
Fiber (g) 6 1 7
Sodium (mg) 825 364 1189

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