Ingredients

  • 4 lb. very lean eye, top or rump roast
  • nonstick spray (Pam)
  • 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1/2 c. dry red wine
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 12 tiny red potatoes
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, cut up
  • 2 Tbsp. cold water
  • 4 tsp. cornstarch

Method

  • Trim fat from meat; slice into 3 sections.
  • Spray a Dutch oven with Pam and brown meat on all sides over medium-high heat.
  • Add stewed tomatoes, onion, garlic, bouillon, wine, basil and pepper. Simmer in 350° oven covered for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Cut potatoes in halves (or quarters if large) and add with carrots and celery to meat.
  • Simmer covered for an additional 40 to 50 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender.
  • Remove meat and vegetables and keep warm.
  • Mix water and cornstarch and add to pan juices, cooking and stirring until thick.
  • Spoon gravy over meat and over vegetables and serve.