Description
The apple vinegar Braised Beef is an inviting dish perfect for cozy gatherings or family dinners. This slow-cooked masterpiece features tender chuck beef simmered in a tangy yet sweet red apple vinegar broth, enriched with aromatic herbs and vegetables. With its melt-in-your-mouth texture and robust flavor, this recipe is both simple to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, making it a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs chuck beef
- 2 cups red apple vinegar
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 whole onion (diced)
- 1 cup carrots (cubed small)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp thyme (dried or fresh)
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season the chuck beef with salt and pepper; let it reach room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides for approximately 10 minutes, then transfer it to a plate.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion and cubed carrots until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in tomato paste.
- Pour in red apple vinegar and beef broth, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for a couple of minutes while stirring.
- Return the browned beef to the pot, topping it with bay leaves and thyme. Cover and place in the oven.
- Cook for about 2½ to 3 hours until the beef is tender, checking occasionally to maintain liquid levels.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 oz (140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg