Braised Beef in Red Wine
This braised beef in red wine is everything you want in a cozy one-pot meal—tender chunks of beef chuck slow-cooked in red wine, broth, and herbs until rich, savory, and full of flavor. It’s perfect for Sunday dinner, make-ahead meals, or whenever you need some serious comfort food.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 4 celery ribs chopped
- 4 carrots chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp brown sugar optional
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Season beef with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven and brown beef on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion, celery, and carrots for 5–8 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste, and brown sugar.
- Deglaze with wine and add broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer.
- Return beef to the pot. Cover and braise in the oven for 2 hours.
- Remove beef, simmer sauce for 10–15 minutes to reduce. Return beef and serve.