Red Wine Braised Beef
Recipe courtesy of eMeals
Serves 4-8
Ingredients
- 4 lb beef round chunks
- 3 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 6 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 (8-oz) pkg whole mushrooms, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 (32-oz) carton beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups red wine
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 10 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Season beef with salt and pepper, if desired. Place beef in a large bowl; sprinkle with flour. Toss until beef is well coated.
- Cook beef, in 3 batches, in 2 Tbsp hot oil per batch, until browned on all sides. Remove from pot.
- Add onion, mushrooms, and garlic to pot; cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes. Add tomato paste; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Return beef to pot and stir in broth, wine, brown sugar, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Cover pot, and place in oven. Bake 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until beef is very tender. Remove and discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Serve over Steamed Rice recipe. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves, if on hand.
Recipe Pairings
- Columbia Valley
2020 Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
One of Washington’s oldest & most acclaimed vineyards. Character builds season after season in the growth rings of the old woody vines. Sun-drenched growing conditions with low rainfall result in small berries with full-bodied flavors. This Cabernet has broad-shouldered structure, concentrated fruit characters and deep color.Vinous Media - Red Mountain
2018 Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
From the smallest American Viticultural Area in size, Red Mountain wines are anything but diminutive. The wine is crafted to showcase the ripe fruit characteristics, incredible aromatics and concentrated tannins that reflect Washington state’s warmest growing region.Wine & Spirits - Columbia Valley
2019 Ethos Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Old vine concentration, high winds, sandy soils, and intense heat are the source of this Cabernet Sauvignon’s greatness. Combine that with hand crafted artistry and extreme attention to detail, and you have the perfect example of what makes Washington State and Chateau Ste. Michelle truly special.Owen Bargreen