Hearty Beef Braise Recipe

Name: Hearty Beef Braise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 500 g chuck steak, chopped Whole Foods 1 lb For $7.99 thru 02/09; 1 onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped Target 2 lb For $3.00 thru 02/06; 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped; 2 sticks celery, chopped; 2 sprigs thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 tablespoon MY FIRST VEGEMITE; 1 tablespoon tomato sauce; 8 cups hot water; 1/2 cup green lentils; 1/2 cup peas; Mashed potato or cooked rice, for serving Safeway 2 pkg For $5.00 thru 02/09

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
500 g chuck steak, chopped Whole Foods 1 lb For $7.99 thru 02/09
1 onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
2 carrots, peeled and chopped Target 2 lb For $3.00 thru 02/06
2 parsnips, peeled and chopped
2 sticks celery, chopped
2 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon MY FIRST VEGEMITE
1 tablespoon tomato sauce
8 cups hot water
1/2 cup green lentils
1/2 cup peas
Mashed potato or cooked rice, for serving Safeway 2 pkg For $5.00 thru 02/09

1
HEAT the oil in a large saucepan and cook the meat for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
2
Add the onion, carrot, parsnip, celery and herbs.
3
Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the vegetables have softened.
4
SPRINKLE over the flour and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
5
Add the MY FIRST VEGEMITE, tomato sauce, water and lentils.
6
Cover the pan and simmer gently for 1 hour or until the lentils are cooked and soft.
7
Stir in the peas and cook for 2-3 minutes more.
8
Spoon onto serving plates with mash.
9
Serve immediately.
10
HANDY TIP: For an alternative serving suggestion for children, serve beef braise in a scooped out bread roll.
11
Also, try serving the braise topped with mashed potato, similar to a shepherds pie.

480

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 500 g chuck steak, chopped Whole Foods 1 lb For $7.99 thru 02/09, 1 onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09, 2 carrots, peeled and chopped Target 2 lb For $3.00 thru 02/06, and more.

Yes, Hearty Beef Braise 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hearty Beef Braise

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