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Braised Beef Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 to 3½ lbs Beef Chuck Pot Roast
6 tbsp. Olive Oil
1 tsp. Cumin (Divide)
1 tsp. Paprika (Divide)
1 tsp. Salt (Divide)
1 tsp. Black Pepper (Divide)
1 Large Onion (Divide)
1 to 2 Carrots (Divide)
1 to 2 Stalks Celery (Divide)
4 Cloves Garlic (Divide)
¾ Cup Red Wine
¼ Cup Water
Directions:
Directions:
Cut the beef into large chunks.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Brown the beef chunks. Then remove them and set aside.

Cook the onions in the same skillet until they are fully cooked (or translucent).

In a Dutch oven pot, begin layering the ingredients in the following order; 1/2 browned beef chunks, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, then half the sautéed onion and half the garlic (pressed).

Repeat step 4 with the remaining beef chunks.

Add the red wine and water to the meat and place the lid on top. Place the pot onto the cooktop and bring it to a boil. Place the pot into the oven for 1 1/2 -2 hours at 360 Fahrenheit. Cook until the meat is fully cooked through.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
Prep 25 mins Total Time 2 Hours 25 mins
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I found this recipe online after watching a cooking show where they made Braised Beef.

 

 

 

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