Red wine braised beef is a tempting dish that pairs perfectly with crispy bread or hot rice. The following two recipes for flavorful and succulent beef will help you elevate your family's daily menu. Let's step into the kitchen and showcase your culinary skills with Minprice !
1. Nutritional Value of Red Wine Braised Beef
Fresh and nutritious beef is rich in vitamins, minerals (iron, zinc...) and essential amino acids beneficial for the heart and muscles. The combination of tender braised beef and sweet aromatic red wine creates a nourishing and healthy dish, perfect for rejuvenating those recovering from illness or individuals with low iron levels. Whether for kids or the elderly, everyone will love this dish.
Especially, the method of preparing red wine braised beef is not overly complicated. Ladies can easily make this delicious dish right at home. So, don't miss out on the following 2 recipes.
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2. French-style Red Wine Braised Beef
The French-style red wine braised beef is a fantastic dish to enjoy with crispy bread or paired with hot rice, fresh noodles in the Vietnamese way. The dish carries the distinctive aroma of red wine blending with fresh herbs and accompanying spices. The rich and tender beef creates a uniquely enticing allure.
You can prepare the delicious and authentic red wine braised beef based on the following instructions. However, during the cooking process, feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your family's taste.
| Khẩu phần | Thời gian chuẩn bị | Thời gian nấu | Tổng thời gian |
| 2-3 người | 15 phút | 3 tiếng 15 phút | 3 tiếng 30 phút |
Prepare the Ingredients
- Beef shoulder: 450g
- Sugar-free red wine: 2 small cups
- Beef broth concentrate: 2 small cups
- Beef stock: 2 small cups
- Red wine vinegar: ½ small cup
- Carrots: 3 pieces
- Tomato: 1 piece
- Onions: 2 pieces
- Garlic: 1 piece
- Shallots: 1 piece
- Parsley: 4 sprigs
- Star anise: 2 leaves
- Thyme: 2 sprigs
- A few porcini mushrooms
- A bit of flour
- Seasonings: Ground pepper, salt, fish sauce, olive oil
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Preparation Method
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
- Clean the beef with diluted saltwater, remove fat and tendons, then cut into bite-sized pieces and marinate with salt and ground pepper.
- Peel and clean the carrots and potatoes, then cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- Wash and cut tomatoes and onions into wedges.
- Rinse porcini mushrooms with water and drain.
- Wash parsley, star anise, and thyme, then finely chop.
- Peel and finely chop garlic and shallots.
- Mix flour with a little water until smooth.
Step 2: Sauté Beef, Onions, and Tomatoes
- Sauté the beef until cooked and set aside in a separate bowl.
- In a hot pot, sauté finely chopped onions and garlic until fragrant, then add tomatoes and cook until tender.
- Next, add red wine vinegar to the pot and bring it to a boil. The vinegar will enhance the flavor of the red wine braised beef.
Step 3: Braise the Beef
- Place the beef into the pot with red wine vinegar and the dissolved flour.
- Then, add 2 cups of red wine, 2 cups of beef stock, a little boiling water, beef broth concentrate, parsley, star anise, and thyme to the pot.
- Set the heat to high until the pot boils, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for about 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, add carrots, potatoes, onions, and porcini mushrooms to the pot and continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
- Turn off the heat when the vegetables are soft, and the broth thickens.
Finished Dish
Red wine braised beef is captivating with its fragrant and tender beef blending with the aroma of fresh herbs and other spices. The beef is perfectly cooked, tender, yet not overly soft. This dish can be enjoyed hot with bread, noodles, or rice in your daily meals.
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Some delicious beef recipes:
- Orange Glazed Beef
- Stir-fried Beef with Chinese Kale
3. Italian-style Red Wine Braised Beef
Unlike the French-style red wine braised beef, the Italian-style method is simpler yet equally enticing.
| Khẩu phần | Thời gian chuẩn bị | Thời gian nấu | Tổng thời gian |
| 3-4 người | 10 phút | 4 tiếng | 4 tiếng 10 phút |
Prepare the Ingredients
Ingredients for Braised Beef
- Beef shank: 900g
- Carrots: 100g
- Onions: 100g
- Celery: 75g
- Star anise: 1 leaf
- Red wine: 1 liter
- Seasonings: Salt, peppercorns, olive oil
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Ingredients for Mashed Potatoes
- Potatoes: 800g
- Fresh milk: 150ml
- Butter: 20g
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 20g
- Salt: 5g
- A little ground cashew nut powder (if available)
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Ingredients for Sweet and Sour Onions
- Onions: 500g
- Brown sugar: 10g
- White sugar: 10g
- Vinegar: 30g
- Salt: 2g
- Water: 20g
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Cooking Method
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
- Wash carrots, onions, and celery, then cut them into small bite-sized pieces.
- Leave the beef in large pieces, rinse it with diluted saltwater, and let it drain.
- Place beef, carrots, onions, celery, star anise, and red wine in a bowl, mix well, cover tightly, and let the mixture marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Braise the Beef
- Heat a pan, add olive oil, heat it up, then take the marinated beef, pat it dry, and add it to the pan.
- Prepare another pot, melt butter, then strain the marinated vegetables and sauté them for about 5-7 minutes over high heat.
- Next, add the beef and the marinated wine water to the sautéed vegetables.
- Cover the pot, simmer over low heat for about 3 hours. After 30 minutes, open the lid and flip the meat once.
- After 3 hours of simmering, take out the beef, let it cool, and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- Strain the vegetables from the simmering liquid, keep the liquid, and discard the vegetables.
- Season with spices and simmer the liquid until it thickens, then turn off the heat.
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- If using an oven, place everything on a baking sheet, wrap it tightly with foil. Bake in the oven at 180°C for 1.5 hours, then flip the meat, rewrap with foil, and bake for another 1.5 hours to finish.
Step 3: Prepare Mashed Potatoes
- Peel and boil the potatoes until soft, then mash them.
- In a bowl, combine potatoes, salt, ground cashew nut powder (if available), milk, and mix well. Add butter and parmesan cheese to the mixture and stir until smooth.
Step 4: Prepare Sweet and Sour Onions
- Clean and thinly slice the onions.
- Sauté the onions until soft, without any pungent smell.
- Add sugar, vinegar, and a bit of water to the onions, then simmer over low heat for about 1 minute before turning off the stove and letting it cool.
Step 5: Enjoy!
- Place mashed potatoes on a plate, arrange braised beef and onions, then drizzle sauce on top.
- Enjoy the dish while it's still hot.
Finished Dish
Italian-style Braised Beef with Red Wine has a unique and delightful taste. The tender beef, tangy-sweet onions, and soft potatoes create a mesmerizing combination. This dish pairs well with red wine in a Western-style, offering a sophisticated and delicious experience.
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4. Tips for Cooking Braised Beef in Red Wine
To successfully prepare a delicious and enticing braised beef in red wine, these kitchen tips will be very helpful.
Choosing the Beef
Prioritize selecting cuts like shoulder, short ribs, or beef chuck. These cuts often have a firm yet tender texture, ideal for braising. Particularly, shoulder beef is rich in fat, resulting in a fragrant and tender braised dish with a slightly crisp texture. For beef ribs, choose ribs 6-8 for delicious and tender meat. Braising chuck beef also yields a particularly flavorful and succulent result.
Some Tips for Braising Beef
- Avoid using cold water for braising beef as it can dry out the meat.
- When marinating the meat, you can add cornstarch or beer/wine to make the meat tender and quicker to marinate. After marinating with beer for about 10 minutes, take the meat out, rinse it, and put it in a bowl to marinate with vegetables and wine.
- When braising beef, add 1 teaspoon of sugar to help soften the meat quickly. When the meat is almost cooked, add a bit of salt and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to evenly distribute the salt.
Braised Beef in Red Wine is a nutritious and appealing dish, perfect for a change of taste. With the two recipes provided here, wish you success in preparing delicious and authentic braised beef.
Some Delicious Braised Beef Recipes:
- Galangal-Braised Beef Ribs
- Korean-Style Braised Beef Ribs