The Christmas braised beef in red wine is an elegant and tasty dish, perfect for Christmas lunch or dinner. The meat is marinated in red wine with vegetables and herbs, seared in a pan, and then cooked slowly until it becomes very tender.
The result is a juicy and flavorful braise, accompanied by an aromatic wine sauce and ideal to serve with roast potatoes, purée, or oven-baked vegetables. A traditional recipe that brings all the taste of the festivities to the table.
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- Difficulty: Medium
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 12 Hours
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: New Year's Eve, Christmas
Ingredients
- 2.6 lbs beef (beef chuck)
- extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- celery
- garlic
- 3.2 cups red wine
- 0.8 cups beef broth
- rosemary
- bay leaf
- black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt
Tools
🥣 Large bowl for marinating
🍲 Large saucepan or pot with lid for slow cooking
🔪 Knife for cutting vegetables and meat
🥄 Spoon or spatula for stirring
⚖️ Kitchen scale for weighing the meat and ingredients
🥄 Strainer for filtering the sauce
Steps
For the preparation of the Christmas Braised Beef in Red Wine – Festive Main Course watch the video HERE.
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Marination
Place the beef in a large bowl.
Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, rosemary, bay leaf, pepper, and red wine until the meat is covered.
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator 12–24 hours, turning the meat occasionally.
Chop the marinade vegetables, add the meat, and brown for a few minutes on all sides.
Pour the marinade over and bring to a gentle boil.
Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for 2.5–3 hours, turning the meat occasionally, until it is soft and tender.
Blend the cooking jus and transfer it to a small saucepan.
If necessary, thicken with cornstarch dissolved in a little cold broth or with flour.
Adjust salt and pepper.
Slice the braise and serve with the hot sauce, accompanied by roast potatoes, purée, or oven-baked vegetables.
Ideal as an elegant and flavorful Christmas main course.
Enjoy your meal
The braise is even tastier if prepared the day before, allowing the flavors to meld better.
You can also add juniper berries or a pinch of cloves to the marinade for a spicy Christmas touch.
Storage: in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, gently reheat before serving.
