Ingredients
– 4 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large 3-4 inch pieces
– 2 tablespoons neutral oil
– 1 chopped yellow onion
– 2 large leeks (white and light green parts only, rinsed and sliced)
– 4 peeled and thinly sliced garlic cloves
– 3 peeled and chopped large carrots
– 2 cups red wine, such as Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon
– 2 cups beef stock, preferably homemade
– 4-5 sprigs fresh thyme
– 2 fresh bay leaves
– Kosher salt, to taste
– Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
– Fresh minced chives, for garnish
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare your beef by patting it dry and seasoning with salt and pepper.
2-In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat and brown the beef on all sides for 3-4 minutes each.
3-Remove the beef, reduce heat, and sauté onions, leeks, and garlic for 5 minutes.
4-Add 2 cups of red wine and 2 cups of beef stock, bringing it to a simmer, and season lightly.
5-Return the beef to the pot, add 3 chopped carrots, 4-5 thyme sprigs, and 2 bay leaves, ensuring the beef is just above the liquid.
6-Cover and braise in the oven for 2 ½ hours, then uncover and cook for another 30 to 45 minutes until fork-tender.
7-Skim off fat, cover, and let rest for at least 45 minutes before gently rewarming and garnishing with minced chives.
Last Step:
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🥩 Choose well-marbled beef chuck or alternatives like brisket or short ribs for best flavor.
🔥 Pat beef dry before searing to promote better browning.
🍲 Rest meat in braising juices to enhance tenderness and flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising, searing, oven cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 773 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 219 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 85 g
- Cholesterol: 286 mg