Jul 14 2026
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Braised Beef Recipe

Inspired by NOLO's Kitchen & Bar
Time3h
Serves6

mashed potatoes, crispy brussels sprouts, crispy onions, mushroom cream sauce

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Ingredients

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Braised Beef

Mashed Potatoes

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Crispy Onions

Mushroom Cream Sauce

Method

Braised Beef

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Sear the Beef

    In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from pot and set aside.

  3. 3

    Sauté Vegetables

    In the same pot, add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

  4. 4

    Deglaze

    Pour in red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add Broth and Herbs

    Return the beef to the pot, add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer.

  6. 6

    Braised Cooking

    Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Braise for 3-4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.

Mashed Potatoes

  1. 7

    Boil Potatoes

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add quartered potatoes and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 8

    Mash Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

  1. 9

    Prepare Brussels Sprouts

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 10

    Roast Brussels Sprouts

    Spread Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20-25 minutes until crispy and browned, tossing halfway through.

Crispy Onions

  1. 11

    Prepare Onions

    In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the thinly sliced onions in the flour mixture.

  2. 12

    Fry Onions

    In a deep skillet or pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the onions in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.

Mushroom Cream Sauce

  1. 13

    Sauté Mushrooms

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 14

    Make Sauce

    Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Pour in heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.

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