
Decadent Beef Braise with Red Wine Reduction
A slow-cooked, flavorful beef braise infused with rich red wine and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Equipment Needed
- Cutting board
- Large Pot
Ingredients
- 1.00 kgBeef chuck roast(Cut into 2-3 inch pieces)
- 0.75 LRed Wine(Dry red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 1.00 Onion(Diced)
- 1.00 Carrot(Diced)
- 1.00 Celery(Diced)
- 2.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
- 2.00 tbspOlive Oil(Extra virgin)
- 2.00 Bay Leaf(Dried)
- 1.00 tspThyme(Fresh)
- 1.00 tspSalt(Kosher)
- 1.00 tspBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)
Instructions
Season beef with salt and pepper.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Sear beef on all sides until browned.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Add onion, carrot, and celery to the pot and cook until softened.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Stir in garlic, bay leaf, and thyme.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Pour in red wine and bring to a simmer.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Reduce heat to low, cover, and braise for 2 hours, or until beef is fork-tender.
Estimated time: 120 minutes
Check for doneness and add more wine if needed.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Remove bay leaf before serving.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Serve over mashed potatoes or rice.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Garnish with fresh herbs.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Enjoy!
Estimated time: 1 minutes