Braised beef is a classic dish where beef is slowly cooked in a flavorful liquid until it becomes tender and rich in flavor. Here’s a simple and delicious recipe you can follow:
Basic Braised Beef Recipe
🕐 Cook Time: 2.5 to 3 hours
🍽 Servings: 4–6
Ingredients:
2–3 lbs (900g–1.3kg) beef chuck roast or brisket, cut into large chunks
Salt and black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3–4 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup red wine (optional; sub with more broth if preferred)
2 cups beef broth
2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
1 bay leaf
Optional: mushrooms, potatoes, parsnips for extra heartiness
Instructions:
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