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Balsamic Beef

Sliced Brussels Sprout Sauté and Roasted Potatoes
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless beef chuck roast, well trimmed
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Lightly season beef with salt and pepper; place beef in a 4-quart slow cooker.
  2. Add onion, garlic, broth, and vinegar.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours or until beef is very tender. (Reserve 1½ cups shredded beef for Quick Beef and Vegetable Tomato Sauce recipe.) Serve remaining beef with Brussels sprouts and potatoes.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ lb Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper
  • ½ Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ lb organic baking potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  2. Add Brussels sprouts, salt, black pepper, and red pepper. Cook 4 minutes or until sprouts wilt, stirring frequently.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in vinegar and parsley.
  4. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  5. Combine potatoes and 1 Tbsp oil on a large rimmed baking sheet; arrange in a single layer.
  6. Bake 15 minutes or until browned; season to taste.

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