Beef Poivre

To all who celebrate, happy Bastille Day!

This is perfect for Bastille Day or anytime. 

2 - 3 lb. beef roast

1/2 - 1 tsp. salt

1 T.  black pepper

2 - 3 T. olive oil

1 tsp. each: granulated garlic, lemon juice. 

3 oz. brandy or cognac

4 shallots chopped

2 oz. sour cream

1/2 c. heavy cream

Preheat slow cooker to 350' F.

Add oil to bottom of pan.

Add beef to pan.

Increase heat to 375' F to sear on both sides for 5  minutes.

Return heat to 350 F.

Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic over both sides of roast. 

Squeeze lemon juice over both sides of roast.

Cover roast with lid and cook until roast is done to desired doneness.

After roast's cooked, remove lid from slow cooker and place cooked roast on a clean dish to rest. 

Reduce heat to 250 F. add shallots and cook for a few minutes. 

Add cognac, cream, sour cream to cook for a few minutes more or until sauce's reduced.

Drizzle sauce with a clean spoon over roast beef.

Serves 4.