Sweet And Sour Beef Bake

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This will make any inexpensive roast melt in you mouth, made with this slow temp. Oven method, a delicious weekend supper, served with oven-roasted potatoes, and a side salad...i make this often at my house, everyone seems to love it.

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Steps

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Rub the roast all over with salt and pepper.

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In a large casserole or dutch oven , heat oil.

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Brown the meat on all sides.

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Remove , and set aside.

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Melt the butter in the same dutch oven.

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Add the onions , and garlic stirring for about 10 minutes , or until soft.

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Place the browned meat on top of onions in the casserole.

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In a small bowl , combine the sugar with the vinegar.

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Pour over meat.

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Cover , and bake in 300 degree oven for 2 hours , basting occasionally with pan juices.

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Stir in prunes , and cook , uncovered for 30-60 minutes longer , or until meat is tender.

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Ingredients

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boneless beef chuck roast, salt and pepper, oil, butter, onions, fresh garlic, sugar, red wine vinegar, prune