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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
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

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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