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Red Wine Oven Braised Beef

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Red Wine Oven Braised Beef is a rich, tender dish made by slow-cooking beef in a savory red wine and herb-infused sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or elegant gatherings, it’s deeply flavorful and comforting.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast or stew beef, cut into large chunks
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Pat the beef dry and season with salt and pepper. Lightly dust with flour.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides. Set aside.
  4. In the same pot, add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. Pour in red wine, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
  7. Return the beef to the pot. Add beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, and Worcestershire sauce (if using).
  8. Cover and transfer to oven. Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until beef is fork-tender.
  9. Remove from oven. Discard herb sprigs and bay leaves. Simmer uncovered on stovetop to thicken sauce, if needed. Adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

Use well-marbled beef like chuck roast for best results.Substitute wine with beef broth and a splash of balsamic vinegar for a non-alcoholic version.For added richness, stir in sautéed mushrooms during the last hour.Leftovers are excellent in sandwiches, pasta, or pt pies.Dishes like mashed potatoes or polenta make perfect sides for soaking up the sauce.

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