Description
Braised Beef is the ultimate comfort dish that transforms tough cuts of meat into a tender, flavorful masterpiece. Slowly cooked in a rich sauce of red wine and aromatic herbs, this dish fills your home with an inviting aroma that promises a satisfying meal. Perfect for cozy family dinners or elegant gatherings, Braised Beef is not just food; it’s an experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs Chuck Roast
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth
- 1 cup Red Wine
- 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
- 2 Bay Leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast until browned on all sides (4-5 minutes each side).
- Remove the roast and sauté onions and garlic in the same pot for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Deglaze with red wine, scraping up browned bits; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return the roast to the pot, add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves until liquid covers half the meat.
- Cover tightly and braise in the oven for about 3 hours, until fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg