Spanish-Style Braised Beef

Ingredients

• Almond pesto:
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon beef broth
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 hard-cooked large egg yolk
• Spice rub:
• 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (2 1/2-pound) beef eye-of-round roast
• Remaining ingredients:
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup dry sherry
• 2 cups thinly sliced onion
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, drained and cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cups hot cooked long-grain rice