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Ingredients

  • 1 x beef arm, blade or possibly rib pot roast, 4 pounds
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 c. dry white wine or possibly beef broth
  • 2 med onions, sliced
  • 2 med tomatoes, minced (1 1/2 c.)
  • 2 med yams or possibly sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 can (16 ounces) sliced peaches in juice, liquid removed
  • 1 can (16 ounces) sliced pears in juice, liquid removed
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp. cool water

Method

  • 1.
  • Trim fat from beef.
  • 2.
  • Cook beef in nonstick Dutch oven over medium heat till brown on all sides; drain.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Add in wine, onions and tomatoes.
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer 3 hrs.
  • 3.
  • Add in yams, peaches and pears.
  • Cover and simmer about 30 min or possibly till yams and meat are tender.
  • 4.
  • Remove beef, fruit and vegetables; keep hot.
  • Skim any fat from liquid in Dutch oven.
  • If necessary, add in sufficient water to liquid to measure 2 c..
  • 5.
  • Mix cornstarch and cool water; gradually stir into liquid.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Boil and stir 1 minute.
  • Serve with beef, fruit and vegetables.
  • Garnish with minced fresh parsley if you like.
  • The sweetness of the peaches and pears complements the hearty beef flavor beautifully in this easy one-dish recipe.