Beef Braised in Red Wine
Beef Braised in Red Wine is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPut oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325°F.
Heat oil in pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
Meanwhile, pat meat dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Brown meat in hot oil on all sides, about 10 minutes total. (If bottom of pot begins to scorch, lower heat to moderate.) Transfer to a plate using a fork and tongs.
Add pancetta to oil in pot and sauté over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until browned and fat is rendered, about 3 minutes.
Add onion, carrot, and celery and sauté, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
Add garlic, thyme, and rosemary and sauté, stirring, until garlic begins to soften and turn golden, about 2 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
Add wine and boil until liquid is reduced by about half, about 5 minutes.
Add water and bring to a simmer, then return meat along with any juices accumulated on plate to pot.
Cover pot with lid and transfer to oven.
Braise until meat is very tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Transfer meat to a cutting board.
Skim fat from surface of sauce and discard along with herb stems.
Boil sauce until reduced by about one third, about 5 minutes, then season with salt.
Cut meat across the grain into 1/2-inch-thick slices and return to sauce.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.