Braised Beef with Shallots and Mushrooms

This absolutely delectable, one-skillet dish slowly simmers for a few hours, resulting in fork-tender beef that will just about melt in your mouth.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 486 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 (2 pound) boneless beef chuck roast, cut into serving-sized pieces
• 8 ounces small shallots, peeled
• 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, cut in quarters
• 1 cup Swanson® Beef Stock
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season beef with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook until well browned on all sides. Remove beef from the skillet. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat.

Step 3

Add shallots to the skillet. Cook for 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, mushrooms, and flour and cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes.

Step 4

Stir stock, vinegar, and brown sugar in a small bowl until mixture is smooth. Stir stock mixture in the skillet and heat to a boil. Return beef to the skillet. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours.

Step 5

Uncover the skillet and cook for 30 minutes or until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are tender.

Step 6

Grate 2 tablespoons zest from lemon. Stir lemon zest and parsley in a small bowl. Sprinkle lemon zest mixture over beef mixture.