scandinavian pot roast

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Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 cup onion, thinly sliced
  • 12 ounces beer
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 2 small bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, optional
  • 3 tablespoons flour, optional

How To Make scandinavian pot roast

  • Step 1
    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 4 to 5 quart ovenproof pot over medium heat.
  • Step 2
    Pat meat dry with paper towels.
  • Step 3
    Add to hot oil along with onion.
  • Step 4
    Brown meat on all sides and stir onion occasionally.
  • Step 5
    Add beer and cider vinegar.
  • Step 6
    Add brown sugar and seasonings.
  • Step 7
    Cover tightly and bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours in a preheated 325 oven, until meat is fork tender.
  • Step 8
    Lift meat to a cutting board.
  • Step 9
    Cover loosely with foil and let stand 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Step 10
    Remove bay leaves and skim fat from sauce.
  • Step 11
    If you like, thicken the sauce by stirring in 1/2 cup of sour cream or plain low-fat yogurt mixed with 3 tablespoons of flour.
  • Step 12
    Slice meat across the grain and serve with the sauce.

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Category: Beef
Category: Roasts

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