West African Pot Roast

* Exported from MasterCook *

West African Pot Roast

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Course - Beef

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 1/2 lb. boneless beef chuck roast
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup onion -- thinly sliced
1 cup water mixed with 1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 4 to 5 qt. ovenproof pot over medium heat. Pat
meat dry with paper towels. Add to hot oil along with onion. Brown meat on
all sides. Stir onion occasionally. Add water mixed with 1/2 cup peanut
butter, tomato paste and seasonings. Cover tightly and bake for 2 1/2 to 3
hours in a preheated 325 oven, until meat is fork tender. Lift meat to a
cutting board. Cover loosely with foil and let stand 10 to 15 minutes.
Skim fat from sauce. If you like, thicken the sauce by stirring in 3
tablespoons flour mixed with 1/4 cup water. Slice meat across the grain and
serve with the sauce.

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