CHOCOLATE LOVER

Want to add a distinctive new taste to your pot roast? Then try this delicious recipe using bitter chocolate.

POT ROAST WITH CHOCOLATE

Ingredients:
3 lb. rump of veal or bottom round roast
3 tbsp. of olive oil
2 cloves of crushed garlic
1 tbsp.of flour
1 bay leaf
1 c. of water
1 lg. of sliced onion
1 1/2 tsp. of salt
1/2 c. dry of white wine
1/2 tbsp.of vinegar
1 tbsp. of grated bitter chocolate

Preparation:
1. Brown the meat in olive oil in a casserole or dutch oven.
2. Add the garlic and onion and cook until they are soft.
3. Blend in the flour and salt and stir until smooth.
4. Add the remaining ingredients except for the chocolate.
5. Cover and simmer gently for about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
6. Remove meat, add chocolate to sauce and cook until thickened and smooth.
7. If too much liquid has cooked away, add enough water to make about 2 cups.
8. Add salt to taste.