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Meltingly Tender Beef

Sally Thompson
Get ready to fall in love with this meltingly tender beef recipe—a comforting, easy dinner idea that delivers rich, slow-cooked flavor with minimal effort. This dish features juicy beef simmered in a savory sauce until perfectly tender, making it an ideal choice for cozy family meals, hearty dinner ideas, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • 1. Pat the beef dry, cut into chunks, and season with salt and pepper.
  • 2. Heat olive oil in a pot and sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  • 3. Cook chopped onion until soft, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • 4. Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly.
  • 5. Deglaze the pot with beef broth and scrape browned bits.
  • 6. Return beef and add broth, Worcestershire sauce, carrots, thyme, and bay leaves.
  • 7. Simmer covered on low for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
  • 8. Thicken sauce if needed with slurry.
  • 9. Finish with butter, garnish, and serve.

Notes

Sear the beef well for maximum flavor.
Low and slow cooking is key for tenderness.
Allow resting time before serving for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 38gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
Keyword beef recipe, comfort food, dinner ideas, easy dinner, slow cooked beef
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