I have a lot of people that come to me and say their husbands/boyfriends/fiances/sig others are “Meat & Potatoes” kind of men and that they won’t eat “health” food. To that I say, “Psssssh.” This crazy thing called “health food” can be delicious and filling. I promise you all that my husband eats EVERYTHING I make and rarely do I have a complaint. Usually it is, “Wow! This is delicious babe!” And don’t think he’s just being nice, I have had quite a few, “Well, next time you make this I would add more of this….” Which is code for, “This is just okay.”
So if you remain unconvinced, here is a sneaky recipe for your manly man.
Ingredients
- 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- optional, 8 small red potatoes (cut into wedges)
- 1 medium onion, sliced thinly
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 (3 pound) boneless chuck roast or tenderloin for an extra lean cut
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups beef broth, fat free, low sodium
- Kosher or sea salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Directions
1. Add carrots, potatoes, onion, bay leaves, roast, garlic, vinegar and broth to slow cooker, in that order. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.
2. For a thicker gravy, combine cornstarch and water, pour into slow cooker the last 15 minutes of cooking time, for a thicker sauce.
Don’t mind the mess in the mirror — we are still getting settled.
