SAME DAY SAUERBRATEN WITH MUSHROOM-PEPPER CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heal oil in a deep, heavy Dutch oven. Add the roast and brown all sides, turning as necessary. Remove roast from the pan, and stir the brown gravy mix into the drippings. Stir in 1/2 cup water and heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Add and stir in minced onion, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, bay leaf and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Return meat to pan, turn to coat with gravy and simmer, covered, for 60 minutes or until beef is tender. Set aside while preparing mushroom-bell pepper crostini. Mushroom-Pepper Relish: Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and bell peppers; sauté until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add the olives, mustard and garlic, and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Lay baguette slices in a single layer in a 350-degree oven and toast until lightly browned and crisp. Spread with mushroom-bell pepper spread and serve warm or at toom temperature. Cut beef roast into slices, and serve over hot buttered egg noodles with mushroom-bell pepper crostini.