Decadent Wine-Braised Beef with Creamy Gravy

Decadent Wine-Braised Beef with Creamy Gravy

240 mins
medium
6 servings

Tender beef braised in rich red wine with aromatic vegetables, resulting in a flavorful and satisfying meal.

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Equipment Needed

  • Immersion Blender
  • Large Dutch oven or pot

Ingredients

  • 1.00 kgBeef Stew Meat(Cut into 2-inch cubes)
  • 500.00 mlRed Wine(Use a full-bodied red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon)
  • 2.00 tbspOlive Oil(For searing the beef)
  • 1.00 Onion(Diced)
  • 2.00 Carrot(Diced)
  • 2.00 Celery(Diced)
  • 2.00 Bay Leaves(Fresh or dried)
  • 1.00 tspSalt(Kosher salt)
  • 1.00 tspBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

Instructions

1

Season the beef cubes generously with salt and pepper.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

3

Sear the beef cubes on all sides until browned.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Pour in the red wine and add the bay leaves.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and braise for 2 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.

Estimated time: 120 minutes

7

Remove the bay leaves.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the sauce until smooth and creamy.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Shred the beef and return it to the sauce.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10

Serve hot over mashed potatoes or polenta.

Estimated time: 2 minutes