Ingredients

• 1 (2 1/2-3 lb) boneless beef chuck roast
• 8 garlic cloves, cut in slivers
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Instructions

1. Make slits in the meat and insert garlic. Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper.

2. Heat oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add meat and brown on all sides.

3. Combine tomato sauce, vinegar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice. Pour over roast. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender.

4. Remove meat to a platter and let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Stir the sauce well and spoon over meat.