This recipe was inspired by Aunt Gladys's beef, from Laurie Colwin (Gourmet, January 1992), and Nathalie Waag's leg of lamb with tomatoes and garlic (Gourmet, September 1986).
Ingredients
1 (28-oz) can whole tomatoes, including juice
1 (3- to 31/2-lb) boneless chuck roast
1 head garlic, separated into cloves (unpeeled)
Accompaniment: orzo
Directions
Preheat oven to 300°.
Coarsely chop tomatoes with juice in a food processor. Put roast in an ovenproof 4- to 5-quart heavy pot or a casserole dish with a lid. Pour tomatoes over roast and scatter garlic around it. Season with salt and pepper. Braise in middle of oven, covered, until very tender, 3 to 4 hours.
Cut roast into 1/4-inch-thick slices and serve with sauce and garlic.
