Braised Beef Kitfo in Red Wine
A hearty French dish that combines the flavors of rich, smoky beef kitfo with a bold red wine reduction.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 pounds beef kitfoSlice into 1-inch pieces
- ●1 medium onion
- ●2 medium carrot
- ●2 stalks celery
- ●1 cup red wine
- ●2 cups beef broth
- ●2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ●2 tablespoons butter
- ●2 sprigs thyme
Instructions
- 1
Season the beef kitfo with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 3
Sear the beef until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- 5
Add the sliced onion, carrot, and celery to the pot and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the red wine to the pot and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- 7
Return the beef to the pot and add the beef broth and thyme.
- 8
Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot and transfer it to the oven.
- 9
Braise the beef for 2 1/2 hours, or until it is tender and falls apart easily.
- 10
Remove the pot from the oven and stir in the flour to thicken the sauce.
- 11
Serve the beef hot, garnished with fresh thyme.