Braised Beef With Red Onion Gremolata Recipe

Name: Braised Beef With Red Onion Gremolata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds boneless beef chuck roast; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 large onions, sliced; 2 cups dry red wine; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 bunch thyme; 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 red jalapeno or Fresno chile, with seeds, finely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup finely grated lemon zest; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Servings: persons

5 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large onions, sliced
2 cups dry red wine
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 bunch thyme
1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 red jalapeno or Fresno chile, with seeds, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup finely grated lemon zest
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil

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["Preheat oven to 325u00b0F. Tie roast with kitchen twine at 1"" intervals; season with salt and pepper.", "Heat oil in a large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Cook onions, stirring occasionally, until soft, 10-15 minutes. Add wine, vinegar, and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until reduced by half, 10-12 minutes. Add garlic and broth and return to a simmer; add roast and thyme. Cover and braise in oven, turning roast occasionally, until roast is tender, 2 1/2-3 hours.", "Transfer roast to a large baking dish and strain braising liquid over. Cover and chill onions. Cover roast at least 12 hours.", "DO AHEAD:", "Combine onion and vinegar in a medium bowl. Let sit 30 minutes; drain. Add chile, basil, chives, parsley, and lemon zest and toss; season with salt and pepper.", "Scrape fat from beef; discard. Transfer beef to a cutting board. Bring solidified braising liquid to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 2 cups, 25-30 minutes. Add vinegar and braised onions; season sauce with salt and pepper.", "Place flour in a shallow bowl. Remove twine from roast and slice into eight 1-1 1/2"" pieces; season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, dredge meat in flour and cook until browned and crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Arrange on a platter and drizzle with sauce; top with gremolata."]

2379

kcal

Calories

137

Fat

Carbs

231

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 large onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Braised Beef With Red Onion Gremolata falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Braised Beef With Red Onion Gremolata

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