Northern Irish Braised Beef
Tender beef in a rich, flavorful sauce, inspired by Northern Irish cuisine.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 lbs (675g) beef
- ●2 tbsp xtra virgin olive oil
- ●1 large onion
- ●2 medium carrot
- ●2 stalks celery
- ●2 tbsp all-purpose flourfor dusting
- ●2 cups (475ml) beef broth
- ●1 cup (235ml) red wine
- ●6 slices crisp baconfor garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Season the beef with salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sear the beef until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Remove the beef from the pot and set it aside.
- 6
Add the onion, carrot, and celery to the pot and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Add the flour to the pot and cook for 1 minute.
- 8
Add the broth, wine, and browned beef back to the pot.
- 9
Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- 10
Braise the beef for 2 1/2 hours, or until it is tender.
- 11
Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- 12
Skim off any excess fat from the surface of the sauce.
- 13
Slice the beef against the grain and serve it with the sauce spooned over the top.
- 14
Garnish with crisp bacon and serve hot.