Red Wine Braised Beef

Delicious and Simple

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Braising a beef chuck roast in red wine is my definition of comfort food. Another bonus is the food aromatherapy, which means a great dish is in the making. Another thing I love about this dish is that it’s a one pot creation, marrying the red wine and herbs within the beef- so rich and decadent. This delicious savory dish can be served so many ways, with a variety of sides. I chose carrots, onions and added skillet potatoes. Other choices; polenta, pasta, rice, gnocchi, risotto or even vegetables. All work wonderfully. When cooking with red wine, I pick one that’s not priced on the high end. Definitely pick a bottle you can savor sipping along while cooking. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

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3 Tablespoon Butter, plus 1 Tablespoon for later

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12 baby Carrots, cut and peeled

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1 medium size Sweet Onion

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2 Celery Stock, cut 1/2 inch

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1-3 lb Beef Chuck

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Sea Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste

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3/4 bottle of Red Wine

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2 Sprigs of Rosemary

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2 Bay Leaves

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2 Teaspoon Minced Garlic

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2 Teaspoon Thyme

Directions: Pre heat oven to 325 degrees

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In a dutch oven (Le Creuset) or heavy oven proof pot, heat pot to hot and add 3 tablespoon butter. (On Stove top)

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Add Carrots, cook for 10 minutes then add onions and celery stirring occasionally cook until caramelize stage, remove vegetables from pot using a slotted spoon and set aside in a bowl.

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Take beef and generously add on both side salt and pepper.

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In dutch oven add remaining butter heat to hot and add meat browning on each side. Remove meat and set aside on plate.

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Add wine and scrape all the goodness from bottom of pot.

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Add Rosemary, Bay leaves, Garlic, Thyme and vegetables and meat.

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Cover place in preheated oven and cook 3-4 hours Beef should fall apart easily by using a fork.

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Before serving drizzle sauce on top. For thicker consistency of sauce add a tablespoon or more depending on your preference of thickness of cornstarch to a 1/4 cup of cold water, heat and stir till bubbly stage and serve.

Serves 8