Classic Beef Braise Recipe

Name: Classic Beef Braise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bacon strips, cut into large dice; 3 carrots, diced; 3 celery stalks, diced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; pepper to taste; 2 lb lean stewing beef, cut into 2 inch pieces; 2 tsp canola oil; 1 cup beef broth; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 cup dry red wine; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 4 garlic cloves, peeled, whole; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig fresh rosemary

Servings: persons

2 bacon strips, cut into large dice
3 carrots, diced
3 celery stalks, diced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
pepper to taste
2 lb lean stewing beef, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 tsp canola oil
1 cup beef broth
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup dry red wine
1 tbsp tomato paste
4 garlic cloves, peeled, whole
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh rosemary

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large ovensafe saucepan or Dutch oven, saute bacon until fat starts to render. Add carrots, celery and onions and cook until vegetables are tender and fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove bacon and vegetables with slotted spoon and reserve. Discard bacon fat.
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2. In shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper to taste. Dredge beef in flour mixture until lightly coated. Shake off excess.
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3. Add canola oil to saucepan and heat on medium high. Add beef and lightly brown on all sides, working in batches if necessary. Remove beef from saucepan and add broth, wsater, wine and tomato paste. Whisk to blend. Return the beef to the pan along with the bacon, vegetables, garlic, bay leaf and rosemary. Cover tightly and braise in the oven for 1 hour.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bacon strips, cut into large dice, 3 carrots, diced, 3 celery stalks, diced, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Classic Beef Braise falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Beef Braise

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