Spice Rubbed Braised Beef

Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 (3 lb) boneless chuck roast, trimmed
• cooking spray
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 cup water
• 6 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 to prepare roast, combine paprika, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, dry mustard, and ground red pepper; rub over roast. place roast in a large zip-top plastic bag. seal and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.
• 2 to prepare sauce, heat a large dutch oven over medium heat. coat pan with cooking spray. add onion, crushed red pepper, and minced garlic; cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
• 3 place tomatoes in blender, and process until smooth. add pureed tomatoes, 1/2 cup water, and the next 3 ingredients (through tomato paste), and bring to a boil.
• 4 reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
• 5 preheat oven to 325°.
• 6 remove roast from bag. add roast to sauce in pan. cover and bake at 325° for 2 1/2 hours or until tender. serve with sauce.