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braised beef in red wine recipe

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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: French, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Season beef with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven and brown beef on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté onion, celery, and carrots for 5–8 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste, and brown sugar.
  4. Deglaze with wine and add broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Return beef to the pot. Cover and braise in the oven for 2 hours.
  6. Remove beef, simmer sauce for 10–15 minutes to reduce. Return beef and serve.

Notes

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