Description
A savory and hearty dish featuring tender beef braised in red wine, perfect for a feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 2 cups red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Season the beef pieces with salt and pepper, then add them to the pot in batches, browning on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the tomato paste, then pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
- Return the browned beef to the pot along with the beef broth, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 2 to 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Once cooked, remove the bay leaves and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes or with crusty bread.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the dish cool and refrigerate overnight. Reheat before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- You can substitute the red wine with a non-alcoholic red wine or beef broth for a different flavor profile.
- Adding mushrooms or peas during the last 30 minutes of cooking can enhance the dish’s texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg