Description
This classic braised beef recipe is the epitome of comfort food, delivering rich flavors and tender meat with every bite. Perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ pounds boneless beef chuck roast
- 5 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 2 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, halved
- 3 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 head garlic, cut in half lengthwise
- 1 cup red wine
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups beef broth, or more as needed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Season the beef with 3 teaspoons of salt, 1 ½ teaspoons of pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides.
- Remove the beef and set aside. In the same pot, sauté the onion, mushrooms, and carrots until soft.
- Add the halved garlic, red wine, thyme, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the beef to the pot. Cover and transfer to the oven. Braise for 2 ½ to 3 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- Remove the beef and let it rest before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, consider marinating the beef overnight.
- Check the liquid level occasionally, adding more broth if necessary.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200g
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: braised beef