Braised Beef In Red Wine Sauce Recipe

Name: Braised Beef In Red Wine Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef eye round; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 slice thick bacon, chopped; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 6 bay leaves; 4 whole cloves; 1/2 teaspoon crumbled rosemary; 1 (750 ml) bottle dry red wine; 6 cups low sodium beef broth; 1 (1 lb) can italian tomato, drained and chopped; pan fried polenta; spinach, sauteed in; olive oil

Servings: persons

3 lbs beef eye round
1/2 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 slice thick bacon, chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
6 bay leaves
4 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon crumbled rosemary
1 (750 ml) bottle dry red wine
6 cups low sodium beef broth
1 (1 lb) can italian tomato, drained and chopped
pan fried polenta
spinach, sauteed in
olive oil

1
Season beef (lightly if using salted broth).
2
Heat oil in large Dutch oven over high heat.
3
Add beef and brown on all sides, about 15 minutes.
4
Transfer beef to platter; reduce heat to medium.
5
Add onion and bacon to pot.
6
Saute until onion is golden, about 8 minutes.
7
Mix in tomato paste, bay leaves, cloves and rosemary.
8
Add wine.
9
Return meat and any juices.
10
Cover and simmer 30 minutes, turning meat once.
11
M ix stock and tomatoes into sauce.
12
Cover and simmer gently until meat is tender, turning occasionally, about 2 hours and 45 minutes.
13
Transfer beef to platter.
14
Cover with foil to keep warm.
15
Strain sauce through fine sieve, pressing on solids.
16
Degrease sauce.
17
Return sauce to pot.
18
Boil until reduced to 2 cups, about 1 hour.
19
Add any beef juices from platter.
20
Cut beef across grain into 1/3 inch slices (can be prepared 1 day ahead. Rewarm gently before serving).
21
Arrange meat slices on a platter lined with pan-fried polenta and spoon sauce over.
22
Serve sauteed spinach alongside.

1193

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs beef eye round, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 slice thick bacon, chopped, and more.

Yes, Braised Beef In Red Wine Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Braised Beef In Red Wine Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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