Beef Braised in Carrot Juice

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2

   Season the meat with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown both sides of the meat and the cut sides of the onion in the oil. Add the carrot juice, garlic, celery and bay leaf.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil. Cover, transfer to the oven and bake for 2 hours.

5. 5

   Add the carrots and leeks and continue baking, uncovered, until the vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes. Adjust the seasoning.

6. 6

   Bring the Dutch oven to the table and serve family-style with potatoes or long-grain rice. Sprinkle each serving with parsley.