Braised Chuck Roast Recipe

We’ve taken the classic braised chuck roast and elevated it to make a lighter, brighter, fancier meal. Brown the beef and then roast it with some full-bodied red wine. Pair it with sherry pickled shallots and roasted beets for an upscale, yet familiar dinner dish.  

Ingredients

YIELD: 8 Servings

AMOUNTSMAIN INGREDIENTS
1 EA.Boneless Chuck Roast (about 3-1/2 LB.)
2 TBSP.Olive Oil
2 tsp.Kosher Salt
1 tsp.Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
2 tbsp.Unbleached Flour
1 ea.Large Onion - Coarsely Chopped
3 ea.Medium Carrots - Coarsely Chopped
3 ea.Medium Celery Ribs - Coarsely Chopped
3 ea.Garlic Cloves - Minced
6 ea.Yukon Gold Potatoes - Quartered
2 tbsp.Tomato Paste
1/2 cupFull-Bodied Red Wine
1 ea.Rosemary Sprigs
3 ea. Thyme Sprigs
2 cupsBeef Stock

 

Sub-Recipe Ingredients

Sherry Pickled Shallots and Beets

YIELD: 8 Servings

AMOUNTMAIN INGREDIENTS
5 ea.Golden or Striped Beets - Medium
2 tbsp.Kosher Salt
3 ea.Shallots
1/4 cup + 1 tbsp.Sherry Vinegar
3 ea.Thyme Sprigs
1 tsp.Honey
1/2 tspKosher Salt
2 tbsp.Olive Oil

 

Directions

Chuck Roast

Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F with rack in center.

Step 2: Pat roast dry, then season with salt and pepper.

Step 3: In Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides; remove and set aside.

Step 4: Combine onion, carrots, celery, garlic and potatoes in Dutch oven; allow to cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly browned. 

Step 5: Sprinkle vegetable mixture with 2 tablespoons of flour and stir until coated. Stir-in tomato paste.

Step 6: Deglaze pan with red wine, scraping to loosen particles on bottom and sides.

Step 7: Return roast to pan with herbs and stock.

Step 8: Cover with lid and transfer to pre-heated oven. Cook for approximately 3 hours or until the roast is fork tender.

Step 9: Remove from oven and let the roast cool in its juices uncovered until time to serve.

Sub-Recipe Directions

Sherry Pickled Shallots and Beets

Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F.

Step 2: Wash and trim beets; place in a casserole dish. Add water to the casserole dish until the depth is ½ inch.

Step 3: Sprinkle beets with kosher salt and cover with aluminum foil.

Step 4: Roast in oven for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until toothpick tender.

Step 5: While beets are roasting, cut the shallots into rings, place in mixing bowl and cover with sherry vinegar; add thyme leaves. Cover and set aside.

Step 6: Once beets are tender, remove from oven and allow to cool uncovered. Remove skins and cut into wedges.

Step 7: Drain shallots. In a bowl, toss the cooled beets, drained shallots, honey and salt. 

Step 8: Serve roast immediately with the beet wedges, pickled shallots and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

 

Application Uses
MEAL
Dinner
Lunch
CUISINE
American

 

 

MAIN INGREDIENTS
Beef