Description

This Meltingly Tender Beef is a rich, savory, and easy dinner recipe made with juicy beef chunks simmered until fork-tender in a glossy homemade gravy. Perfect for comfort food dinners, family meal ideas, cozy Sunday supper, easy beef recipes, hearty dinner ideas, and homemade meals served over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into chunks

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 medium yellow onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups beef broth

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 bay leaf

2 tablespoons cornstarch

3 tablespoons cold water

2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives, chopped

Instructions

1. Pat the beef dry and season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and thyme.

2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

3. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides, then transfer to a plate.

4. Add the diced onion to the pot and cook until softened.

5. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste, then cook for 1 minute.

6. Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and bay leaf.

7. Return the beef to the pot, cover, and simmer gently for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until fork-tender.

8. Mix cornstarch with cold water, then stir into the sauce.

9. Simmer for 5 minutes until the gravy thickens.

10. Remove the bay leaf, garnish with parsley or chives, and serve warm.

Notes

Avoid boiling the beef hard while it cooks. A gentle simmer is what makes the meat tender, while high heat can make it tough and dry.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 485
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 890mg
Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 43g
Cholesterol: 135mg

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