1boneless beef chuck shoulder pot roast2-1/2 to 3 pounds
1/4cupAll-purpose flour
2tablespoonsolive oil
1/4cupbalsamic vinegar
2small onionshalved, sliced
4medium shallotssliced
1/4cupchopped pitted dates
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4 to 1/2teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Preparation
1 Heat oven to 325°F. Lightly coat beef pot roast with flour. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Brown pot roast; remove.2 Add 1-1/2 cups water and vinegar to Dutch oven; cook and stir until brown bits attached to pan are dissolved. Return pot roast. Add onions, shallots, dates, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.3 Cover tightly and cook in 325°F oven 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until pot roast is fork-tender. Remove pot roast; keep warm.4 Cook liquid and vegetables over medium-high heat to desired consistency. Carve pot roast. Serve with sauce.