Braised Beef Recipe
The secret to this braised beef recipe is the miso and dashi which triples the umami flavor. Easy and delicious!
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef chuck stew meat
- 2 pounds bone in hind shin
- 1.5 pounds beef marrow bones
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 onion sliced
- 3 Campari tomatoes sliced
- 2 jalapeños sliced
- 6 cloves garlic smashed and sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 2 Tablespoons miso
- 2 Tablespoons mustard
- 2 teaspoons dashi
- 5 cups chicken stock *use only 3 cups if using the slow cooker method.
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 475°F. Pat the beef with a paper towel until it is completely dry.
- Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy, oven-safe pot over medium high heat. Once the olive oil is hot, brown the meat on two sides -about 3-4 minutes each. Set aside on a plate for later use.
- In the same Dutch oven, add the remaining olive oil. Sauté the onion, tomato, jalapeno, garlic and ginger, one at a time, while scraping the brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the mustard, miso and dashi. Add the braised beef and mix well. Add the chicken stock. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Oven method: Cover the Dutch oven and place in the oven for 2 hours or until fork tender. Slow-cooker method: Add the mixture to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.Taste for seasoning and add salt if needed. Break up the beef with a wooden spoon. Serve hot.
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Notes
Make ahead: Braised beef actually tastes better the next day because the additional time allows the flavors to deepen. This recipe can be made up to 3 days ahead.
Storage: When stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, this braised beef recipe should last about 3-4 days.
You can also freeze the cooked beef for about about two months as long as you store it correctly. To store the beef, allow it to cool completely then store it in a sealed airtight container before placing it in the freezer.
Sourcing: Both miso and dashi should be available in local supermarkets in the specialty -foods section. You can also purchase these ingredients in Japanese specialty supermarkets. If you cannot find miso and dashi, replace with worcestershire sauce and soy sauce.