Ingredients

  • 3 lb. chuck roast
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cumin seed
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 c. tomato juice or beef broth
  • 1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed
  • 1 medium head broccoli, trimmed and stalks separated
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • chopped fresh coriander or parsley (optional)

Method

  • Rub beef with mixture of flour, salt, cumin and chili powder. Heat oil in deep, heavy, nonstick Dutch oven.
  • Add beef.
  • Brown over medium heat on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour off any excess fat.
  • Turn heat to lowest setting.
  • Add tomato juice or broth.
  • Cover and cook slowly for 1 hour, adding water if liquid boils down too dry.
  • Place whole cauliflower on top of beef. Cover and cook over lowest heat 30 minutes.
  • Add broccoli to the pot.
  • Cook over lowest heat 30 minutes longer.
  • At the end of this time, the cauliflower and broccoli will be slowly steamed to tender crispness.
  • If vegetables cook too quickly (your range may keep a higher heat than others, even at lowest setting), remove them and reheat to serve.