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Meltingly Tender Apple Vinegar Braised Beef

Meltingly Tender Red Wine Braised Beef (Stovetop, Oven, Slow Cooker, Instant Pot)
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If you’re seeking a comforting dish that warms the soul on chilly evenings, look no further than this Meltingly Tender Apple Vinegar Braised Beef. This recipe transforms tough cuts of beef into succulent bites, enhanced by the tangy flavor of apple vinegar. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish is easy to prepare and boasts a rich, savory sauce that will impress even the pickiest eaters. Using versatile cooking methods like stovetop, oven, slow cooker, or Instant Pot, you can enjoy this delicious meal any night of the week.

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3–3 ½ pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat
  • 3 large carrots, peeled as desired & diced into chunky 1-inch pieces
  • 2 stalks celery, finely sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, peeled & diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
  • 2 cups dry apple vinegar
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 10–12 sprigs fresh thyme
  • optional: flour slurry (2 tablespoons all-purpose flour whisked with ½ cup beef stock)

Instructions

  1. Take beef chuck roast out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
  2. Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned.
  4. Remove the roast and sauté carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in the same pot for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add apple vinegar to deglaze, then return the roast to the pot along with beef stock, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, bay leaves, rosemary, and thyme.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover to braise on low for 3 – 3½ hours until fork-tender.
  7. Optional: Thicken sauce with a flour slurry if desired before serving.

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