Damn Skinny Yankee Pot Roast

Name: Damn Skinny Yankee Pot Roast
Yield: makes 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 (4-pound) boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups low-sodium beef broth (page 201); 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/4 pounds small red potatoes; 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 6 celery ribs, cut into 3-inch pieces; 2 medium onions, quartered; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

December 9, 2011

We all have a friend who can literally eat whatever she wants and continue to stay in shape. One of Crystal’s dear friends, Carolyn, is that type of person: a Yankee from New Jersey—and a skinny one at that. Lucky for her, she introduced Crystal to this pot roast, and their friendship took off . Crystal soon found out that Carolyn actually cooks everything with lighter ingredients. Now we’re on to Carolyn’s secret!

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