INGREDIENTS
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1 2 pound boneless beef chuck pot roast
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1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee powder
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2 teaspoons ground chipotle chile pepper
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons vegetable oil
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2 large parsnips, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick
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1 large red onion, cut into thick wedges
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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8 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise, or 1 medium red sweet pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
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3/4 cup 50% less sodium beef broth
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1 recipe Creamy Polenta (optional)
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2 cups nonfat evaporated milk
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1 14 1/2 ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1 cup yellow course-grain polenta (cornmeal)
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3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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Ground black pepper