You’ll Need:

1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
1 teaspoon whole allspice
2 onions, diced
1 (1-inch) stick cinnamon
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
3 pounds bottom round of beef
Quick-browning aid, optional
2 cups cider

Directions : Crush garlic with salt in mortar and pestle. Add peppercorns and allspice and crush.

Place onions, cinnamon stick, parsley and spice mixture in heavy pot.

Brush beef with quick-browning aid and place in pot, fat side up. Add cider, cover and bring liquid to boil rapidly. Lower heat and simmer until tender, about 4 hours, turning halfway through cooking.

Makes 6 plus servings