Braised Beef

Seasoned beef browned and slow-cooked in a red wine and mirepoix reduction, served with glazed vegetables and savory sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 710.1 kcals 2840.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 16.3 grams 65.2 grams
Fat 28.1 grams 112.5 grams
Protein 49.7 grams 198.8 grams
Cook Time
115 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tsp
Cornflour
to bind if necessary
CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Tomato Purée
part of mirepoix
Dairy
10
g
Butter
for frying mushrooms
Liquids
500
ml
500
ml
Meat
800
g
Beef Topside
or round shoulder
60
g
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Garlic
clove with skin on
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Pepper
to taste
1
sprig
Thyme
fresh, part of mirepoix
1
sprig
Rosemary
fresh, part of mirepoix
OilsFats
20
ml
Vegetables
200
g
Tomatoes
fresh, cut in quarters
1
piece
Carrot
part of mirepoix
1
piece
Onion
small, part of mirepoix
1
stick
Celery
part of mirepoix
100
g
Mixed Garnish Vegetables
carrots, baby leek, pearl onions, mange tout

Steps

  • Season the meat with salt and pepper.
  • Brown the meat in oil and then remove it from the pan.
  • Add the mirepoix, bacon, garlic, tomatoes, and tomato purée to the pan and cook until soft.
  • Stir in the brown stock and reduce until the liquid is syrupy.
  • Return the meat to the pan and deglaze with the wine or marinade.
  • Cover and braise in the oven at 180°C for 90 minutes until tender.
  • Remove the meat and reduce the sauce, thickening with cornstarch if needed.
  • Strain the sauce, skim off the fat, and adjust seasoning with extra stock.
  • Carve the meat and place on a serving dish with a drizzle of sauce.
  • Garnish with blanched vegetables and mushrooms fried in butter with bacon.