Makes 8 Servings

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 (3-pound) boneless chuck roast or beef brisket

1 cup chopped onion

3 carrots, sliced

1 green bell pepper, chopped

6 ounces shiitake mushrooms

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 (1-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, minced

2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained

1 cup water

2 tablespoons oyster sauce

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder

Preparation:

1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add meat and cook until brown on all sides. Transfer meat to a plate. Drain fat, reserving 1 tablespoon.

2. Add onion, carrots, bell pepper and mushrooms to Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil.

3. Add meat and simmer, covered, until meat is tender, about 3 hours. Turn meat over halfway through cooking time.

4. Transfer meat to a cutting board. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with vegetables and juice.

Per serving: 390 calories, 13g fat, 90mg chol., 37g prot., 31g carbs., 5g fiber, 740mg sodium.

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