master recipe: tomato braised chuck roast

How To Make master recipe: tomato braised chuck roast

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  Gather your ingredients.
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  Step 3
  Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 300f (150c).
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  Step 4
  Chef’s Note: If you cook it in the oven, it will take about 4 hours to braise; however, if you have more time, you can put it in your slow cooker, and let it cook for 8 to 10 hours.
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  Step 5
  Sprinkle some salt and pepper on all sides of the roast.
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  Step 6
  Add the grapeseed oil to a large heavy-bottomed pot, over medium-high heat.
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  Step 7
  Chef’s Note: This pot should be oven proof, with a tight-fitting lid.
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  Step 8
  Add the roast and sear on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.
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  Step 9
  Add the tomatoes, wine (or chicken stock), garlic, ground cumin, and red pepper flakes to the pot, and bring the pot up to the simmer.
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  Step 10
  Remove from the heat, and tightly cover.
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  Step 11
  Place in the preheated oven and cook, until the meat is nice and tender, about 3 – 4 hours.
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  Step 12
  Chef's Tip: After removing from the oven, allow it to rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
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  Step 13
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 14
  SERVING SUGGESTION
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  Step 15
  In the last 90 minutes of cooking, add some small potatoes, and carrots to the pot. When the dish is finished, cut the roast into cubes, and then serve with the veggies as a rustic stew.
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  Step 16
  Shred the roast with a couple of forks, and serve over long-grained white rice. Don’t forget to drizzle on some of that yummy sauce.
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  Step 17
  Cut into thick slices, and serve with some smashed taters. So yummy.
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  Step 18
  Slice thin, put it on some nice crusty bread, and serve with some good chips.
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  Step 19
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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