Melt-in-Your-Mouth Tender Red Wine Braised Beef Recipe

This Tender Red Wine Braised Beef recipe is a melt-in-your-mouth dish that elevates any dinner.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 30

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: French

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beef

3.5 lbs Quality Beef Chuck Roast Aim for marbled meat for flavor and tenderness.
1 tbsp Kosher Salt Adjust according to your palate.
1 tbsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper Add to taste for heat.

For the Aromatics

1 tbsp Neutral Oil (Grapeseed) Substitute with vegetable oil if needed.
1 cup Sweet Onion Chopped into 1-inch pieces.
1 cup Leeks Rinse thoroughly before use.
4 cloves Garlic Finely chopped or grated.
2 medium Carrots Peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces.

For the Braising Liquid

2 tbsp Tomato Paste For thickening the sauce.
1 cup Red Wine (Full/Medium-Bodied) Substitute with beef broth and balsamic vinegar if desired.
1 cup Beef Broth (Low-Sodium) For moistness and flavor.
1 tbsp Soy Sauce or Worcestershire Sauce Choose low-sodium.
1 tbsp Dijon Mustard For acidity and depth.

For Flavor

2 leaves Bay Leaves For an aromatic note.
2 sprigs Fresh Thyme Enhances flavor; can mix with rosemary.

For Serving

4 cups Creamy Mashed Potatoes or Polenta Choose your favorite base.
1 bunch Thinly Sliced Chives For garnish.
to taste Flaky Sea Salt For seasoning.

Equipment

Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bring the beef chuck roast to room temperature for about 30 minutes. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
In a pot, heat neutral oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef for about 4 minutes on each side.
Sauté sweet onions and leeks in the pot with drippings for 3 to 4 minutes, then add minced garlic.
Add red wine and scrape up any browned bits. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in beef broth, soy sauce, Dijon, tomato paste, bay leaves, thyme, and carrots.
Nestle the beef back in and braise in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 3 hours.
Remove and shred the beef, skim the fat, and adjust seasoning.
Serve over mashed potatoes or polenta, garnished with chives and flaky sea salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Allowing the beef to rest and the sauce to develop flavors enhances the dish significantly.

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