1 tsp. non-aromatic olive oil, divided
1 onion, chopped
3 T. tomato paste
2 carrots, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 1/2 pounds beef rump roast
3 1/2 C. low sodium beef stock (page 000)
3/4 tsp. salt, divided
2 T. cider vinegar
bouquet garni
6 medium carrots, peeled and roll cut or cut on the diagonal in 1″ pieces
2 small turnips, peeled and cut in 1″ chunks
18 whole medium mushrooms
18 pearl onions, blanched 3 minutes in boiling water and peeled
4 T. arrowroot mixed with 1/2 C. water (slurry)
2 T. chopped parsley

Bouquet Garni:
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh thyme
6 peppercorns
2 whole cloves
3 sprigs parsley

Tie ingredients together in a square of cheesecloth.

Heat 1/2 tsp. of the oil in a Dutch oven on medium high. Sauté the onions 3 minutes then add the tomato paste, stirring until it darkens, about 6 more minutes. Add the chopped carrots and celery and mix to coat with the tomato paste. Remove to a plate and without washing the pan, return it to the heat. Put the oil on a large plate and add 1/4 tsp. each of salt and pepper. Rub the meat on all sides ready for the hot pan. Drop the roast into the hot pan and brown on all sides. This will happen quickly because of the residual tomato paste in the pan, about 4 minutes. Remove the meat to the plate with the vegetables. Pour some of the stock into the pan and scrape up all the browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Return the vegetables to the pan and top with the meat. Pour the rest of the stock into the pan along with 1/2 tsp. of the salt and vinegar. Drop the bouquet garni into the stock, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer 3 hours or until the meat is fork tender. Cook the carrots and turnips together in a saucepan with a little water and the remaining 1/4 tsp. salt for ten minutes. Drain and set aside. Remove the roast to a plate and cover to keep warm. Pour the cooking liquid through a sieve into a fat strainer, discard the tired old vegetables and the herb bundle. Pour the defatted juices back into the pan. Bring to a boil and add the mushrooms, partially cooked onions, and the reserved carrots and turnips. Cook until just heated through, 3 or 4 minutes. Stir in the slurry and heat to thicken. While the vegetables are heating, cut the meat into 1/4″ (3/4 ” cm) slices across the grain. Lay the slices on a hot plate and spoon some of the sauce over the top. Serve the vegetables, mashed potatoes, and gravy family style in separate serving dishes.

Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 297
Fat: 2g
Fiber: 5g