Are you craving a mouthwatering and comforting dish that will transport your taste buds to culinary heaven? Look no further than the art of slow braising beef in a rich and flavorful cherry tomato sauce. This culinary masterpiece is a testament to the power of patience and the magic that happens when humble ingredients are elevated to greatness through the alchemy of slow cooking. In this article, we'll take you on a journey to discover the secrets of creating the perfect slow braised beef and cherry tomato sauce, from selecting the finest cuts of meat to mastering the art of braising and infusing every bite with a symphony of flavors. So, grab your apron, fire up your stove, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
OVEN-BRAISED BEEF WITH TOMATO SAUCE AND GARLIC
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°.
- Coarsely chop tomatoes with juice in a food processor. Put roast in an ovenproof 4- to 5-quart heavy pot or a casserole dish with a lid. Pour tomatoes over roast and scatter garlic around it. Season with salt and pepper. Braise in middle of oven, covered, until very tender, 3 to 4 hours.
- Cut roast into 1/4-inch-thick slices and serve with sauce and garlic.
GRANDPA'S BRAISED BEEF
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 5h5m
Yield 5 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a thin layer of extra-virgin olive oil. Add the onions, and garlic to the hot oil and sweat them until very soft and very light caramel in color, 20 to 30 minutes. Turn off the heat and reserve.
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add a thin layer of oil to the pan. Pat the meat dry and season very liberally with salt and pepper. Brown the meat to a deep brown all over, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Peel the potatoes and very thinly slice them lengthwise into planks. Slice the tomatoes working over a bowl to catch their juices.
- Arrange 1/2 the onions over top of the meat, season with salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon thyme. Arrange 1/2 the potatoes over the onions and dress the potatoes with a liberal drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, about 1 tablespoon, salt, pepper, rosemary, and a handful freshly grated cheese. Top the potatoes with 1/2 the tomatoes and their juices, and season with salt and pepper. Scatter a few leaves of torn basil. Repeat the layers. Do not add basil to the top layer of tomatoes.
- Cover the pan and roast the meat in the oven until very tender, 4 hours. Cool and store for make-ahead meal.
- To reheat: Reheat, covered, in a preheated 325 degree F oven until warmed through, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Take off the lid of the pot, drizzle the top of the meat with oil, sprinkle with cheese, and broil to lightly crust the top. Cut down through the layers of the potatoes, tomatoes, and onions to portion the meat, serve in shallow bowls with crusty bread and pan juices.
SLOW-BRAISED BEEF AND CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE
This deeply flavored sauce has a special beefiness that only a brisket can bring. Despite being such a slowly cooked dish, the fragrant cherry tomatoes give the sauce a surprisingly bright, fresh flavor and glow.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Pasta by Shape
Time 4h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Add beef brisket and salt. Cook and stir until browned.
- Add chicken stock, bay leaf and rosemary. Bring to a simmer, turn to low.
- Place cherry tomatoes, garlic, shallots, and oil in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Add puree to the pot. Add tomato paste. Stir to combine. Return to simmer. Cook on low for 2 1/2 hours with the lid on. Uncover and cook for another hour, simmering on low.
- Add tomato sauce and cream. Stir to combine. Simmer until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne, and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
- Mix pasta with sauce and serve topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 73.2 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1348.8 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
SLOW-BRAISED BEEF AND CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE
This deeply flavored sauce has a special beefiness that only a brisket can bring. Despite being such a slowly cooked dish, the fragrant cherry tomatoes give the sauce a surprisingly bright, fresh flavor and glow.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Pasta by Shape
Time 4h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Add beef brisket and salt. Cook and stir until browned.
- Add chicken stock, bay leaf and rosemary. Bring to a simmer, turn to low.
- Place cherry tomatoes, garlic, shallots, and oil in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Add puree to the pot. Add tomato paste. Stir to combine. Return to simmer. Cook on low for 2 1/2 hours with the lid on. Uncover and cook for another hour, simmering on low.
- Add tomato sauce and cream. Stir to combine. Simmer until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne, and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
- Mix pasta with sauce and serve topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 73.2 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1348.8 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
SLOW-BRAISED BEEF AND CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE
This deeply flavored sauce has a special beefiness that only a brisket can bring. Despite being such a slowly cooked dish, the fragrant cherry tomatoes give the sauce a surprisingly bright, fresh flavor and glow.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Pasta by Shape
Time 4h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Add beef brisket and salt. Cook and stir until browned.
- Add chicken stock, bay leaf and rosemary. Bring to a simmer, turn to low.
- Place cherry tomatoes, garlic, shallots, and oil in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Add puree to the pot. Add tomato paste. Stir to combine. Return to simmer. Cook on low for 2 1/2 hours with the lid on. Uncover and cook for another hour, simmering on low.
- Add tomato sauce and cream. Stir to combine. Simmer until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne, and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
- Mix pasta with sauce and serve topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 73.2 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1348.8 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
SLOW-BRAISED BEEF AND CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE
This deeply flavored sauce has a special beefiness that only a brisket can bring. Despite being such a slowly cooked dish, the fragrant cherry tomatoes give the sauce a surprisingly bright, fresh flavor and glow.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Pasta by Shape
Time 4h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Add beef brisket and salt. Cook and stir until browned.
- Add chicken stock, bay leaf and rosemary. Bring to a simmer, turn to low.
- Place cherry tomatoes, garlic, shallots, and oil in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Add puree to the pot. Add tomato paste. Stir to combine. Return to simmer. Cook on low for 2 1/2 hours with the lid on. Uncover and cook for another hour, simmering on low.
- Add tomato sauce and cream. Stir to combine. Simmer until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne, and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
- Mix pasta with sauce and serve topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 73.2 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1348.8 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
CROCK POT BEEF ROUND BRAISED WITH TOMATO & HERBS
Based on a recipe from Sunset's Crockery Cookbook. It recommends, "Serve thick slices of this moist, tender roast and its herb-seasoned tomato sauce with pasta tubes or twists, such as penne or rotelle." I think this is good family fare.
Provided by mersaydees
Categories Stew
Time 8h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle pepper on all sides of beef.
- Heat oil in a wide nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat; add beef and brown well on all sides.
- Meanwhile, in a 3-quart or larger electric slow cooker, combine onion, carrot, garlic, and herb seasoning.
- In a small bowl, mix tomato sauce, Worcestershire, and wine; set aside.
- Place beef on top of onion mixture.
- Pour tomato sauce mixture over beef. Cover and cook at low setting until beef is very tender when pierced (8 to 10 hours).
- Lift beef to a warm platter and keep warm.
- Skim and discard fat from sauce, if necessary.
- To serve, slice beef across the grain. Spoon some of thw sauce over meat; garnish with parsley.
- Serve remaining sauce separately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.1, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 103.8, Sodium 408.2, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 38.7
SLOW-BRAISED BEEF AND CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE
This deeply flavored sauce has a special beefiness that only a brisket can bring. Despite being such a slowly cooked dish, the fragrant cherry tomatoes give the sauce a surprisingly bright, fresh flavor and glow.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Pasta by Shape
Time 4h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Add beef brisket and salt. Cook and stir until browned.
- Add chicken stock, bay leaf and rosemary. Bring to a simmer, turn to low.
- Place cherry tomatoes, garlic, shallots, and oil in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Add puree to the pot. Add tomato paste. Stir to combine. Return to simmer. Cook on low for 2 1/2 hours with the lid on. Uncover and cook for another hour, simmering on low.
- Add tomato sauce and cream. Stir to combine. Simmer until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne, and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
- Mix pasta with sauce and serve topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 73.2 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1348.8 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of cuts of beef. This will help to create a more flavorful and complex sauce. Good choices include chuck roast, brisket, and short ribs.
- Brown the beef well before braising it. This will help to develop flavor and color.
- Use a good quality red wine. The wine will add flavor and depth to the sauce.
- Add plenty of vegetables to the pot. Vegetables will help to add flavor and nutrition to the sauce.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 2 hours. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
- Serve the sauce over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Slow-braised beef and cherry tomato sauce is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a winter meal. The beef is cooked until it is fall-apart tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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