Fruited Beef Pot Roast

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roastWhat You Need:

1 (17 oz.) pkg. refrigerated cooked beef roast with juice
1 T of butter
2 T shallots, minced
2 T of tarragon vinegar
1 C fresh apple wedges
1 C fresh peach wedges

How to Make It:

Reserve the juice from the roast in a mixing bowl.
Place the butter into a skillet over medium heat.
When the butter has melted stir in the shallots and cook for 1 minute.
Reduce the heat to low and add the roast to the skillet.
Cover and cook the roast for 10 minutes or until heated through.
Add the vinegar to the reserved roast juice and whisk to combine.
Pour the mixture over the meat.
Place the apple and peaches along the sides of the meat in the skillet.
Cover and cook for 2 minutes.

Makes 4 servings

This throw it together pot roast is well worth the short time it takes to fix. Mix and match your fruits such as pears and plums to make this quick meal a family favorite.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 13 minutes
Total Time: approximately 28 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 230; Fat 8g; Saturated Fat 3g; Carbohydrates 15g; Fiber 2g;
Protein 23g; Cholesterol 72 mg; Sodium 386 mg

Potato and Pea Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette

What You Need:

1 lb. tiny red potatoes, unpeeled and halved
1/2 C red onion, coarsely chopped
1 C of frozen petite peas
2 T of tarragon vinegar
2 t Dijon mustard
1/3 C extra virgin olive oil
2 T fresh tarragon, chopped
1/2 t salt
1/2 t pepper

How to Make It:

Fill a saucepan 2/3 full of water.
Place the potatoes in the pan being sure they are submerged.
Place the pan over high heat and bring the water to a boil.
Allow the potatoes to boil 12 minutes or until fork tender.
Drain the potatoes well and return them to the saucepan.
Stir the onions into the potatoes.
Put the peas into a small saucepan and just cover with water.
Place the pan over high heat and bring the water to a boil.
Cook the peas for 3 minutes or until they turn a bright green.
Drain the peas well then run under cool water.
Pour the vinegar into a small mixing bowl.
Whisk the mustard into the vinegar until well combined.
Pour the oil into the bowl and whisk again to incorporate.
Sprinkle in the tarragon, salt and pepper and whisk until blended in well.
Pour the dressing over the potatoes and onions.
Fold in the peas stirring gently until completely combined.

Makes 4 servings

It may be hard to find tarragon vinegar in your local grocery store. If it is not available white wine vinegar can be used in its place. 1/4 t of dried tarragon may be substituted for the fresh tarragon.