Utterly Delicious & Tender Red Wine Braised Beef for Cozy Nights

Utterly Delicious & Tender Red Wine Braised Beef is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 3

Resting Time 15

Total Time 3 45

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beef

3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast Substitute with short ribs or brisket if desired.
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt About 1 teaspoon per pound of beef recommended.
to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper

For the Aromatics

2 tablespoons Neutral Oil Use grapeseed or vegetable oil.
1 large Sweet Onion Chopped into 1-inch pieces.
2 medium Leeks Halved and cut into ½-inch pieces.
4 cloves Garlic Finely chopped or grated.
2 medium Carrots Peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces.

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
1 bottle Red Wine A medium to full-bodied option.
4 cups Beef Broth Low-sodium preferred.
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or Worcestershire Sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard

Spices/Herbs

2 leaves Bay Leaves Remove before serving.
2 sprigs Fresh Thyme Fresh herbs elevated flavor.

For the Finish

2 tablespoons Chives For garnish.
to taste Flaky Sea Salt For seasoning before serving.

Equipment

Dutch oven

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Start by bringing the beef chuck roast to room temperature, letting it sit out for about 30 minutes.
Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
In a large Dutch oven, heat a couple of tablespoons of neutral oil over medium-high heat and brown the beef on all sides.
Reduce the heat and sauté chopped sweet onion and leeks for 5–7 minutes until softened, then add garlic and tomato paste for 2 minutes.
Pour in the red wine, deglazing the pot and letting it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Stir in beef broth, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, bay leaves, thyme, and carrots, nestling the beef back into the pot.
Cover and braise in the oven at 350°F for about 3 hours until fork-tender.
Remove from oven, let rest for 10–15 minutes, skim fat, and shred the beef with forks.
Serve over creamy mashed potatoes or polenta, drizzled with sauce and garnished with chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Allowing the beef to reach room temperature ensures even cooking. Consider adding mushrooms or potatoes for enhanced flavor.

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