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Slow-Braised Beef

Slow-Braised Beef

Indulge in the rich flavors of Slow-Braised Beef, a comforting dish perfect for cozy dinners. Learn how to make this tender, savory recipe today.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 900 g short ribs cut into 8-10 cm pieces
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 3 celery stalks sliced
  • 225 g mushrooms quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 liter beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 whole garlic heads tops cut off
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or ½ teaspoon dried
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • q.s. Salt to taste
  • q.s. Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with lid
  • Tongs
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoons and cups

Method
 

  1. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, drizzle oil, and sear the beef on all sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the beef and set aside.
  2. Add onions, carrots, celery, and mushrooms to the pot, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 7-10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Return the beef to the pot, pour in beef broth, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, garlic heads, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 2-3 hours.
  5. Remove bay leaves, season to taste, and mash roasted garlic into the sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 20mg

Notes

This dish gets even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze in portions for future meals. Enhance the flavor by adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce for deeper umami flavor. If the sauce is too acidic, balance it with a teaspoon of honey. Feel free to experiment with extra vegetables, spices, or different cuts of meat to suit your taste!
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