Italian Braised Beef Recipe

Name: Italian Braised Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) beef chuck roast; 1 (32 ounce) container no-salt-added beef stock; 1 (32 ounce) can diced tomatoes (plain); 2 green bell peppers, seeded and sliced; 2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced; 1 large sweet onion, quartered; 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon dry basil; 1 teaspoon dry oregano; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic (do NOT sub garlic salt); 2 bay leaves; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 (3 lb) beef chuck roast
1 (32 ounce) container no-salt-added beef stock
1 (32 ounce) can diced tomatoes (plain)
2 green bell peppers, seeded and sliced
2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced
1 large sweet onion, quartered
2 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dry basil
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1 teaspoon granulated garlic (do NOT sub garlic salt)
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper

1
Preheat oven to 275u00b0F.
2
Brown chuck roast with olive oil in a Dutch oven or large oven safe pan on stove top.
3
Remove roast from pan and add all other ingredients.
4
Stir and bring to a simmer.
5
Return roast to pan, cover with lid and place in preheated oven.
6
Cook for 6-8 hours or until meat starts to fall apart.
7
Strain juice from pan and shred beef and peppers.
8
Move reserved juice to another sauce pan bring to boil and reduce by half.
9
Add reduced sauce to beef and peppers and serve.
10
Can be served over pasta ,polenta or as is with Italian bread and Parmesan cheese. Also makes a tasty sandwich, use a good crusty sub roll.

137

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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

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 lb) beef chuck roast, 1 (32 ounce) container no-salt-added beef stock, 1 (32 ounce) can diced tomatoes (plain), 2 green bell peppers, seeded and sliced, and more.

Yes, Italian Braised Beef 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!

Italian Braised Beef

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Variations & substitutions

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