Italian Braised Beef With Garlic And Mushrooms

Name: Italian Braised Beef With Garlic And Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/2 ounce); 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup crushed tomatoes; 1 cup dry red wine; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 carrots, julienned; 2 celery ribs, julienned; 4 garlic cloves, slivered; 4 teaspoons brown sugar; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 lb boneless eye of round beef steak, trimmed of fat

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/2 ounce)
1 cup boiling water
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 carrots, julienned
2 celery ribs, julienned
4 garlic cloves, slivered
4 teaspoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lb boneless eye of round beef steak, trimmed of fat

1
Combine the mushrooms and boiling water in a small bowl and let stand for 20 minutes.
2
With the fingers, scoop the mushrooms out of the liquid.
3
Strain the mushroom soaking liquid through a fine-meshed sieve and set aside.
4
Coarsely chop the mushrooms.
5
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
6
Combine the mushrooms, soaking liquid, tomatoes, wine, tomato paste, carrots, celery, garlic, brown sugar, oregano, salt and pepper in a Dutch oven or flameproof casserole.
7
Bring to a boil over medium heat.
8
Add the meat to the pan and return to the boil.
9
Cover, place in the oven, and bake until the meat is tender, about 1-1/2 hours.
10
Slice the meat and serve with the vegetables and sauce.

1066

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/2 ounce), 1 cup boiling water, 1 cup crushed tomatoes, 1 cup dry red wine, and more.

Yes, Italian Braised Beef With Garlic And Mushrooms 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!