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Meltingly Tender Red Wine Braised Beef

Meltingly Tender Red Wine Braised Beef (Stovetop, Oven, Slow Cooker, Instant Pot)
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Meltingly Tender Red Wine Braised Beef is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort and joy to any table. This flavorful recipe transforms an affordable beef chuck roast into a succulent masterpiece, simmered in a rich red wine sauce with aromatic herbs and vegetables. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy date nights, it offers versatility with cooking methods including stovetop, oven, slow cooker, and Instant Pot. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes or alongside crusty bread to soak up the delectable sauce. Prepare yourself for a culinary experience that will leave your taste buds delighted!

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3–3 ½ pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat
  • 3 large carrots, peeled as desired & diced into chunky 1-inch pieces
  • 2 stalks celery, finely sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, peeled & diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
  • 2 cups dry red wine
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 10–12 sprigs fresh thyme
  • optional: flour slurry (2 tablespoons all-purpose flour whisked with ½ cup beef stock)

Instructions

  1. Remove the beef from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking; pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned; transfer to a plate.
  3. Sauté diced carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in the same pot until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
  4. Deglaze with red wine, scraping up browned bits; add back the seared beef along with beef stock, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, bay leaves, rosemary, and thyme.
  5. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low; cover and braise for 3 – 3 ½ hours until tender.
  6. Once cooked, shred the beef and serve over mashed potatoes or your favorite sides.

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