Oven Braised Beef Roast
Dec 27, 2023
Melt in your mouth & juicy, this braised beef will not disappoint.
Ingredients:
- 4 Lbs Beef Roast
- 1/2 Cup Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
- 2 Teaspoons Olive Oil
- Tablespoons Butter, Divided
- 1 Tablespoon Flour
- 1/2 Onion, Minced
- 2 Carrots, Peeled and Minced
- 2 Stalks Celery, Peeled and Minced
- 6 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1/3 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Liquid Smoke
- 2 Cups Beef Broth
- 2 Sprigs Rosemary, Fresh
- 4 Sprigs Thyme, Fresh
- 2 Bay Leaves
- Potatoes for Serving, Mashed
Instructions:
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Heat the oven to 325
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Place the flour, salt and pepper in a pie dish or pan.
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Coat beef on all sides with the flour and set aside.
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Heat a dutch oven or oven safe pot over medium high heat with a few drizzles of olive oil. Add the beef, browning on each side and remove to a plate.
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Wipe out any black flour if there is any, leaving any browned bits in the pan.
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Turn the heat to medium and add the olive oil and butter.
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Quickly add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic, stirring to combine.
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Cook for 5-6 minutes or until the veggies are tender.
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Add the remaining flour and stir for 30 seconds.
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Add the vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
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Add the herbs and bay leaves and place the beef back in the pot.
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Place the lid on the pot and cook for 3 1/2- 4 hours in the oven, or until the meat is falling apart and the liquid has reduced down.
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Remove the bay leaves and herbs, shred the meat, tossing it in the sauce and serve hot over mashed potatoes.