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Slow-Roasted Beef w/ Creamy Mashed Potatoes

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Slow-Roasted Beef w/ Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Cooking Light - April 2005
Reviews rate this recipe 4 of 5 stars.
4 servings (serving size: about 3 ounces beef, 3/4 cup potatoes, 1/4 cup sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon thyme)

This is one of the most classic and rewarding uses of stock. Beef takes on a new dimension of taste and lusciousness when braised in a beef stock. The braising liquid is then made into a sauce, further enhancing the rich beef flavor.

Beef:
6 cups Beef Stock
2 cups water
1 pound boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut against the grain into 4 slices
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
Salt to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Potatoes:
1 1/2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400°.

To prepare beef, combine Beef Stock and water in a saucepan; bring to a simmer. Place beef in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish; pour stock mixture over beef. Bake at 400° for 2 hours or until beef is tender.

Remove beef from the cooking liquid; cover and keep warm. Strain cooking liquid through a sieve over a bowl. Place a zip-top bag inside a 2-cup glass measure. Pour liquid into bag; let stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag; carefully snip off 1 corner of bag. Drain liquid into a saucepan, stopping before the fat layer reaches the opening; discard fat.

Bring liquid to a boil; reduce to simmer. Cook 20 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup. Remove from heat; stir in 1 teaspoon thyme, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.

To prepare potatoes, place potatoes in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and cook 12 minutes or until very tender. Drain. Return potatoes to pan. Add milk, butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mash with a potato masher to desired consistency.

Cook for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with beef. Serve sauce over beef; garnish with remaining 1 teaspoon thyme.

1/4 of recipe equals: Calories 341 (Calories from fat 24 %); Fat 8.9 g (Satfat 3.8 g, Monofat 3.6 g, Polyfat 0.4 g); Protein 25.2 g; Carbohydrate 39.6 g; Fiber 2.8 g; Cholesterol 73 mg; Sodium 250 mg