Beef braised in reduced red wine
In classic recipes of this kind, the meat is simply cooked in the wine as it comes.
This version is different: the red wine is reduced first separately on low heat with herbs, onion and carrot, then the meat is cooked long and slow in this.
This method gives the meat a richer, more intense flavour.
This version is different: the red wine is reduced first separately on low heat with herbs, onion and carrot, then the meat is cooked long and slow in this.
This method gives the meat a richer, more intense flavour.
61 K 3.8/5 (30 reviews)
3 hours 55 min.
Easy
12 people
13 IngredientsLast modified on: March 12th 2017
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6 kgs red wine
3 kgs beef
12 tablespoons 
600 g 
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 45 min.
Cooking: 3 hours 8 min.
All in all: 3 hours 55 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 10 min.
Stage 2 - 2 min.
Pour 6 kgs red wine into a large saucepan on low heat. Add all the flavouring ingredients, salt and pepper, then mix.
Stage 3 - 1 hour
Stage 4 - 5 min.
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
Prepare 3 kgs beef by cutting into medium-sized chunks (about the size of your thumb).
Salt and pepper the chunks of meat.
Prepare 3 kgs beef by cutting into medium-sized chunks (about the size of your thumb).
Salt and pepper the chunks of meat.
Stage 5 - 2 min.
Pour 12 tablespoons olive oil into a large casserole that can go both on the hob and in the oven.
Put on high heat and when hot, add the chunks of meat.
Put on high heat and when hot, add the chunks of meat.
Stage 6 - 5 min.
Stir frequently until the meat is lightly browned all over.
you will notice that the meat gives off a lot of liquid.
you will notice that the meat gives off a lot of liquid.
Stage 7 - 2 min.
Tip out the meat and its juices into a dish and leave to rest.
Stage 8 - 3 min.
Put the casserole back on medium heat and pour in 6 tablespoons olive oil. When really hot, add 600 g small pieces of bacon.
Fry for 2 or 3 minutes until lightly browned.
Fry for 2 or 3 minutes until lightly browned.
Stage 9 - 2 min.
Return the chunks of meat to the casserole with or without the juices, as you prefer (I prefer without).
Pour in the reduced red wine, salt and pepper lightly, then stir to mix well.
Pour in the reduced red wine, salt and pepper lightly, then stir to mix well.
Stage 10 - 2 hours
Put the lid on the casserole and cook in the oven for about 2 hours.
Stage 11 - 2 min.
After this time, take the casserole out of the oven and remove the lid. Scrape the bottom well to deglaze.
Your braised beef is ready.
Your braised beef is ready.
Stage 12 - 20 min.
You can serve this dish with almost anything you like: rice, chips or other potatoes, vegetables, etc.
These are fried sliced potatoes.
These are fried sliced potatoes.
Stage 13
Serve either plated up or take the casserole to the table for people to help themselves.
Remarks
I recommend using one of the cheaper cuts of meat for this, such as brisket or shin of beef. Ask you butcher for a cut that is good for braising.
For the herbs, don't worry if you don't have everything on the list, just use whatever you have available.
Use a strong wine with plenty of tannins, if possible, such as a Shiraz/Syrah. I'm thinking particularly of those reds from the south: Languedoc in France, Spain, or even further south, from Algeria.
For the herbs, don't worry if you don't have everything on the list, just use whatever you have available.
Use a strong wine with plenty of tannins, if possible, such as a Shiraz/Syrah. I'm thinking particularly of those reds from the south: Languedoc in France, Spain, or even further south, from Algeria.
And to drink?
Serve the same wine as you have used reduced to cook the beef or, let's just say something similar: red with plenty of tannins.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, covered with plastic film. Reheats very well..
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 570 RDI=220 % | 80 RDI=7 % | 1,230 RDI=190 % | 18,770 RDI=940 % | 78,580 RDI: 940 % |
| Per 100 g | 5 RDI=2 % | 0 | 10 RDI=2 % | 170 RDI=9 % | 730 RDI: 9 % |
| Per person | 50 RDI=20 % | 6 RDI=1 % | 100 RDI=20 % | 1,560 RDI=80 % | 6,550 RDI: 80 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 68.45 €
- Per person : 5.75 €
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