Description
Meltingly Tender Red Wine Braised Beef is the ultimate comfort dish that combines rich flavors and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. This versatile recipe can be prepared using a stovetop, oven, slow cooker, or Instant Pot, making it suitable for any kitchen setup. The tender chuck roast is braised in aromatic red wine with fragrant herbs and vegetables, creating a savory dish that’s perfect for cozy family dinners or elegant gatherings. With minimal effort, you can impress your guests and warm your soul with this delightful meal. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–3 ½ pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 2 cups beef stock
- 3 large carrots
- 1 large yellow onion
- 8 cloves garlic
- Fresh rosemary and thyme
Instructions
- Bring the beef chuck roast to room temperature and season it with salt and pepper.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, sear the roast until deeply browned on all sides.
- Sauté carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in the same pot until fragrant.
- Deglaze with red wine, scraping up browned bits from the pot.
- Add beef stock, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, bay leaves, rosemary, and thyme; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a gentle simmer; cover and braise for 3-3.5 hours until fork-tender.
- Serve warm over mashed potatoes or polenta with red wine sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 210 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg