cumin & cider braised beef

Hey there, chunk of meat sitting in the refrigerator that I haven’t been inspired to cook. Screw it. Brown meat in dutch oven. Add in whatever I’ve got. Cider, spices, orange, tomato paste… 3 hours later, damn, that’s good. Served it over potatoes topped with slaw, and in hash. Stupid delicious.

5lb chuck roast
4c apple cider or juice
1T cumin
1 orange sliced
1/4c tomato paste
1t paprica
4 cloves garlic, minced

Preheat oven to 300°f. Heat oil in dutch oven over high heat. Brown beef on all sides. Add in the rest of the ingredients, stick in the oven and let braise for 2-3 hours, or until meat easily falls away when attacked by a fork. Shred when it gets cool enough to handle. Pull out orange slices. Mix beef back in with braising sauce. Serve however you wish.