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BREWED BEEF WITH ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES

The aroma of this hearty, beer-simmered steak is a warm welcome on a cool evening.

INGREDIENTS
2   2   slices bacon, finely diced
1 lb   500 g   Blade or Cross Rib Simmering Steak, cut into 4 equal pieces
    Salt and pepper
2   2   garlic cloves, minced
4   4   medium onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp   50 mL   all-purpose flour
2 tsp   10 mL   white wine vinegar
½ tsp   2 mL   granulated sugar
1 tsp   5 mL   thyme
1   1   can (284 mL) undiluted beef broth
1   1   bottle (341 mL) beer
2   2   bay leaves
    Roasted Root Vegetables

PREPARATION TIME: 35 minutes
COOKING TIME: 1 ¼ hours

DIRECTIONS
Cook bacon in a Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat until crisp; remove bacon and set aside. Season steak with salt and pepper and brown on both sides in bacon drippings. Remove from pan. Add garlic and onions to pan; cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Return bacon and steak to pan; cover and cook in 325°F (160°C) oven for 1 ¼ hours or until fork tender. Serve with Roasted Root Vegetables.

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES
Cut 2 carrots and parsnips and ½ a red and green pepper into 1 in (2.5 cm) pieces. Combine with 1 cup (250 mL) each (1 in/2.5 cm) cubes butternut squash and sweet potato. Toss vegetables with 1 tbsp (15 mL) EACH balsamic vinegar, olive oil, chopped fresh rosemary leaves and 1 tsp (5 mL) granulated sugar. Oven roast in a single layer on baking sheet at 325°F (160°C) while meat cooks.

NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 4 SERVINGS

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING
309 Calories     14 g Fat
28 g Protein     17 g Carbohydrates
A good source of Iron (24 % RDI) and an excellent source of Zinc (87 % RDI)

TIP
Make Ahead Tip: Brewed Beef can be made a day in advance and refrigerated. To serve, gently simmer on stovetop until heated through.

Slow Cooker Tip: This beef dish can be prepared in a slow cooker by precooking the bacon, adding remaining ingredients and cooking for 8 hours on low.