Description
This Red Wine Braised Beef is slow-cooked to perfection with rich red wine, aromatic herbs, and tender vegetables for the ultimate cozy comfort food.
Ingredients
3 lbs beef chuck roast or short ribs
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups red wine (Cabernet or Merlot)
2 cups beef broth
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 sprigs thyme
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Pat the beef dry, season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a Dutch oven and sear beef on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook 2 minutes more.
4. Pour in red wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Simmer 5 minutes.
5. Return the beef to the pot. Add beef broth, bay leaves, rosemary, and thyme.
6. Cover and transfer to the oven. Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours until meat is fork-tender.
7. Remove beef and shred or slice. Strain sauce if desired and reduce slightly for a thicker gravy.
8. Serve hot with mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread.
Notes
Use a full-bodied red wine for the richest flavor.
Make ahead and refrigerate overnight for even better taste.
Great for meal prep or freezing in portions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg