How to Braise Beef

Braised beef with pureed vegetables on white dish.

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Achieving delicious, mouthwatering beef will no longer be a secret after following this step by step guide on how to braise beef. This delicacy of a meal is slowly-cooked on the stove with red wine and stock until fall-apart tender.

Prep Time30

Cook Time2

Total Time2 30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 643kcal

Author: Joss Dyckson

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pounds beef roast chuck, eye roast, brisket, blade roast or shank
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil or peanut oil
½ cup celery chopped
1 cup leeks chopped
1 cup yellow onions chopped
1 cup carrots chopped
1 cup red bell peppers chopped
2 tablespoons garlic minced
2 bay leaves
1 cup beef stock might need more for braising if it gets dry
1 cup red wine
1 cup canned tomato purée
salt & pepper

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Instructions

Season the beef with salt, pepper, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce.
In a large skillet, pot or Dutch oven at high heat, add the canola oil. Sear the beef roast on all sides, until browned. Remove from pot/pan and reserve.
Using the same pot, heat a little more canola oil. Add all the vegetables and the bay leaves. Cook for about 5 minutes.
Add the beef back to the pan and lower the heat to medium-low.
Add the beef stock, red wine and tomato purée.
Cover the pan with a lid and cook for approximately 2 hours at low heat (you can add more wine, stock or water if it’s getting too dry). It should be tender and fall apart with a fork.
Remove the bay leaves. Transfer the vegetables and sauce to a blender and blend until smooth.
Slice the beef roast and serve it with the puréed vegetable sauce.

Notes

The leftover braised beef and vegetable sauce should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
It can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Browning the meat beforehand is recommended, as it enhances the appearance and adds a depth of flavor. However, some believe that skipping the browning step results in a sweeter taste. If you test it out for yourself, let me know the results!

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