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Braised Beef Recipe

Browned beef chunks braised to tender perfection. This is an easy yet super satisfying meal perfect for the winter months.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 569kcal
Author Dina

Ingredients

  • 3- 3 1/2 lb Beef chuck pot roast boneless
  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin divide
  • 1 tsp paprika divide
  • 2 tsp salt divide
  • 1 tsp black pepper divide
  • 1 large onion divided
  • 2 garlic cloves divide
  • 3/4 cup red wine
  • 1/4 cup water
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Instructions

  • Cut the beef into large chunks.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Brown the beef chunks. Then remove them and set aside.
    Steps to make Braised Beef: cut the beef into chunks and brown on all sides.
  • Cook the onions in the same skillet until they are fully cooked (or translucent).
  • In a Dutch oven pot, begin layering the ingredients in the following order; 1/2 browned beef chunks, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, then half the sautéed onion and half the garlic (pressed).
  • Repeat step 4 with the remaining beef chunks.
    Steps to make Braised Beef: saute the onions, then layer the beef, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, an onions in the pot.
  • Add the red wine and water to the meat and place the lid on top. Place the pot onto the cooktop and bring it to a boil. Place the pot into the oven for 1 1/2 -2 hours at 360 Fahrenheit. Cook until the meat is fully cooked through.
    Steps to make Braised Beef: add the red wine and water and braise until cooked through.

Notes

  • Cut the beef into uniform sized chunks- Doing this ensures even cooking and avoids smaller pieces overcooking.
  • Make sure to brown the beef- This step is important because it gives the beef a delightful crust on the outside.
  • Don't rush it- You want to take your time making this dish because braising is a slow cooking process that tenderizes the meat making it juicy and delicious.

Nutrition

Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 962mg | Potassium: 832mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 5.3mg