Name: Braised Beef and Onions
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 3/4 hr
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 (2-lb) well-marbled boneless beef chuck pot roasts (1 1/2 inches thick); 2 teaspoons ground allspice; 1 1/2 lb onions, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced lengthwise (6 cups); 6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; heavy-duty foil

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Braised Beef and OnionsRomulo Yanes

Boeuf à la Mode

This old-fashioned pot roast recipe was given to food editor Ruth Cousineau by her late mother-in-law, Mary Cousineau, who learned it from her own French-Canadian mother-in-law. Ruth has substituted allspice for the more difficult-to-find quatre épices, which Mary used to flavor the meat. Like any pot roast, this one tastes even better made ahead and reheated. Drizzle the pan juices over steamed potatoes or serve the sliced meat over noodles.

Cooks' note:

Beef can be braised 2 days ahead. Cool meat in juices, uncovered, then slice and chill in juices, covered. Reheat, covered, in a 350°F oven 30 to 40 minutes.

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