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Braised Beef
with Tomato, Garlic & White Beans
Ingredients:
4 beef chuck mock tender
steaks, cut 3/4 to 1 inch thick (about 6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon
olive oil
1-1/2 cups chopped onions
1 can (14-1/2
ounces) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 teaspoon
salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) white
beans, rinsed, drained
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
Grated or shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
1. Heat oil in large nonstick
skillet over medium heat until hot. Place beef steaks in skillet; brown
evenly. Pour off drippings. Add onions, tomatoes, salt and pepper to
skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-1/2 to
1-3/4 hours or until beef is fork-tender. Remove steaks; keep warm.
2. Stir beans into cooking liquid; bring to a boil. Reduce heat
slightly and cook 7 to 10 minutes or until sauce is thickened, stirring
frequently.
3. Stir in spinach; remove from heat. Let stand 1
minute. Serve steaks with bean mixture. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.
Makes 4 servings.
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